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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.42, 23,276.90 and 9,794.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.42, 23,276.90 and 9,794.50 is: 13,516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.42 : 23,276.90 = 9,794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.42/23,276.90 = 9,794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.42x = 23,276.90 × 9,794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.42x = 227,985,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,985,597.05/16,867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.33

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