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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.52, 23,277.96 and 9,314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.52, 23,277.96 and 9,314.92 is: 12,855.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.52 : 23,277.96 = 9,314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.52/23,277.96 = 9,314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.52x = 23,277.96 × 9,314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.52x = 216,832,335.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,832,335.16/16,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,855.02

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