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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.35, 22,921.13 and 9,343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.35, 22,921.13 and 9,343.53 is: 12,893.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.35 : 22,921.13 = 9,343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.35/22,921.13 = 9,343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.35x = 22,921.13 × 9,343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.35x = 214,164,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,164,265.79/16,610.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,893.42

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