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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.17, 23,276.59 and 9,313.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.17, 23,276.59 and 9,313.97 is: 12,853.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.17 : 23,276.59 = 9,313.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.17/23,276.59 = 9,313.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.17x = 23,276.59 × 9,313.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.17x = 216,797,460.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,797,460.96/16,867.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.22

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