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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.69, 23,276.10 and 9,794.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.69, 23,276.10 and 9,794.64 is: 13,515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.69 : 23,276.10 = 9,794.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.69/23,276.10 = 9,794.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.69x = 23,276.10 × 9,794.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.69x = 227,981,020.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,981,020.10/16,867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.84

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