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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.19, 23,371.56 and 9,863.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.19, 23,371.56 and 9,863.72 is: 13,614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.19 : 23,371.56 = 9,863.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.19/23,371.56 = 9,863.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.19x = 23,371.56 × 9,863.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.19x = 230,530,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,530,406.95/16,933.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,614.11

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