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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.06, 23,276.39 and 9,210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.06, 23,276.39 and 9,210.31 is: 12,710.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.06 : 23,276.39 = 9,210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.06/23,276.39 = 9,210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.06x = 23,276.39 × 9,210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.06x = 214,382,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,382,663.34/16,867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.14

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