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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,869.93, 23,278.59 and 9,794.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,869.93, 23,278.59 and 9,794.94 is: 13,515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869.93 : 23,278.59 = 9,794.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869.93/23,278.59 = 9,794.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869.93x = 23,278.59 × 9,794.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869.93x = 228,012,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,012,392.33/16,869.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.91

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