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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.31, 23,276.93 and 9,313.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.31, 23,276.93 and 9,313.83 is: 12,853.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.31 : 23,276.93 = 9,313.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.31/23,276.93 = 9,313.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.31x = 23,276.93 × 9,313.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.31x = 216,797,322.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,797,322.37/16,867.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.11

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