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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.66, 23,273.10 and 9,310.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.66, 23,273.10 and 9,310.99 is: 12,849.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.66 : 23,273.10 = 9,310.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.66/23,273.10 = 9,310.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.66x = 23,273.10 × 9,310.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.66x = 216,695,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,695,485.00/16,864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,849.09

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