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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,935.86, 23,369.27 and 9,766.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,935.86, 23,369.27 and 9,766.04 is: 13,475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,935.86 : 23,369.27 = 9,766.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,935.86/23,369.27 = 9,766.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,935.86x = 23,369.27 × 9,766.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,935.86x = 228,225,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,225,225.59/16,935.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.86

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