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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,866.92, 23,275.96 and 9,313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,866.92, 23,275.96 and 9,313.13 is: 12,851.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,866.92 : 23,275.96 = 9,313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,866.92/23,275.96 = 9,313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,866.92x = 23,275.96 × 9,313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,866.92x = 216,772,076.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,772,076.26/16,866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,851.90

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