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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.91, 23,101.84 and 9,934.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.91, 23,101.84 and 9,934.85 is: 13,708.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.91 : 23,101.84 = 9,934.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.91/23,101.84 = 9,934.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.91x = 23,101.84 × 9,934.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.91x = 229,513,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,513,315.12/16,741.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.91

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