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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.71, 23,374.62 and 9,863.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.71, 23,374.62 and 9,863.12 is: 13,612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.71 : 23,374.62 = 9,863.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.71/23,374.62 = 9,863.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.71x = 23,374.62 × 9,863.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.71x = 230,546,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,546,565.14/16,936.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.24

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