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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.95, 23,275.04 and 9,311.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.95, 23,275.04 and 9,311.97 is: 12,851.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.95 : 23,275.04 = 9,311.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.95/23,275.04 = 9,311.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.95x = 23,275.04 × 9,311.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.95x = 216,736,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,736,427.67/16,864.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,851.29

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