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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.12, 23,273.74 and 9,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.12, 23,273.74 and 9,311.44 is: 12,849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.12 : 23,273.74 = 9,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.12/23,273.74 = 9,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.12x = 23,273.74 × 9,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.12x = 216,712,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,712,033.59/16,865.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,849.72

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