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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,866.45, 23,277.35 and 9,792.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,866.45, 23,277.35 and 9,792.45 is: 13,514.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,866.45 : 23,277.35 = 9,792.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,866.45/23,277.35 = 9,792.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,866.45x = 23,277.35 × 9,792.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,866.45x = 227,942,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,942,237.05/16,866.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.54

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