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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,943.07, 23,383.71 and 9,868.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,943.07, 23,383.71 and 9,868.26 is: 13,619.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,943.07 : 23,383.71 = 9,868.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,943.07/23,383.71 = 9,868.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,943.07x = 23,383.71 × 9,868.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,943.07x = 230,756,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,756,530.04/16,943.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.52

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