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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.24, 23,369.34 and 9,862.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.24, 23,369.34 and 9,862.86 is: 13,612.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.24 : 23,369.34 = 9,862.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.24/23,369.34 = 9,862.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.24x = 23,369.34 × 9,862.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.24x = 230,488,528.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,488,528.71/16,932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.41

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