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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,869.43, 23,277.90 and 9,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,869.43, 23,277.90 and 9,794.44 is: 13,515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869.43 : 23,277.90 = 9,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869.43/23,277.90 = 9,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869.43x = 23,277.90 × 9,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869.43x = 227,993,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,993,994.88/16,869.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.22

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