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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,866.42, 23,275.55 and 9,313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,866.42, 23,275.55 and 9,313.23 is: 12,852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,866.42 : 23,275.55 = 9,313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,866.42/23,275.55 = 9,313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,866.42x = 23,275.55 × 9,313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,866.42x = 216,770,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,770,550.53/16,866.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,852.20

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