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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.05, 23,278.41 and 9,793.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.05, 23,278.41 and 9,793.75 is: 13,518.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.05 : 23,278.41 = 9,793.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.05/23,278.41 = 9,793.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.05x = 23,278.41 × 9,793.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.05x = 227,982,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,982,927.94/16,865.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.07

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