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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.09, 23,273.68 and 9,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.09, 23,273.68 and 9,311.26 is: 12,849.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.09 : 23,273.68 = 9,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.09/23,273.68 = 9,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.09x = 23,273.68 × 9,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.09x = 216,707,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,707,330.73/16,865.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,849.46

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