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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.94, 23,275.99 and 9,792.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.94, 23,275.99 and 9,792.98 is: 13,513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.94 : 23,275.99 = 9,792.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.94/23,275.99 = 9,792.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.94x = 23,275.99 × 9,792.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.94x = 227,941,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,941,304.55/16,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,513.29

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