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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,866.77, 23,275.49 and 9,312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,866.77, 23,275.49 and 9,312.93 is: 12,851.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,866.77 : 23,275.49 = 9,312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,866.77/23,275.49 = 9,312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,866.77x = 23,275.49 × 9,312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,866.77x = 216,762,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,762,962.52/16,866.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,851.48

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