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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.55, 23,276.75 and 9,313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.55, 23,276.75 and 9,313.74 is: 12,852.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.55 : 23,276.75 = 9,313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.55/23,276.75 = 9,313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.55x = 23,276.75 × 9,313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.55x = 216,793,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,793,550.98/16,867.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,852.70

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