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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.58, 23,274.48 and 9,413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.58, 23,274.48 and 9,413.58 is: 12,990.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.58 : 23,274.48 = 9,413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.58/23,274.48 = 9,413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.58x = 23,274.48 × 9,413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.58x = 219,096,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,096,179.44/16,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.73

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