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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,866.92, 23,276.24 and 9,313.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,866.92, 23,276.24 and 9,313.73 is: 12,852.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,866.92 : 23,276.24 = 9,313.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,866.92/23,276.24 = 9,313.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,866.92x = 23,276.24 × 9,313.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,866.92x = 216,788,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,788,521.68/16,866.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,852.88

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