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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.49, 23,275.15 and 9,794.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.49, 23,275.15 and 9,794.12 is: 13,511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.49 : 23,275.15 = 9,794.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.49/23,275.15 = 9,794.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.49x = 23,275.15 × 9,794.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.49x = 227,959,471.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,959,471.26/16,871.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.52

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