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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.85, 23,269.61 and 9,787.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.85, 23,269.61 and 9,787.07 is: 13,503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.85 : 23,269.61 = 9,787.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.85/23,269.61 = 9,787.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.85x = 23,269.61 × 9,787.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.85x = 227,741,253.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,741,253.01/16,864.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.90

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