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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.14, 23,276.62 and 9,795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.14, 23,276.62 and 9,795.66 is: 13,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.14 : 23,276.62 = 9,795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.14/23,276.62 = 9,795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.14x = 23,276.62 × 9,795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.14x = 228,009,855.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,009,855.47/16,865.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,519.60

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