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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,868.93, 23,277.21 and 9,793.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,868.93, 23,277.21 and 9,793.94 is: 13,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,868.93 : 23,277.21 = 9,793.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,868.93/23,277.21 = 9,793.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,868.93x = 23,277.21 × 9,793.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,868.93x = 227,975,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,975,598.11/16,868.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.53

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