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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.23, 23,273.05 and 9,311.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.23, 23,273.05 and 9,311.38 is: 12,849.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.23 : 23,273.05 = 9,311.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.23/23,273.05 = 9,311.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.23x = 23,273.05 × 9,311.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.23x = 216,704,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,704,212.31/16,865.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,849.17

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