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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.56, 23,186.16 and 9,349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.56, 23,186.16 and 9,349.56 is: 12,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.56 : 23,186.16 = 9,349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.56/23,186.16 = 9,349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.56x = 23,186.16 × 9,349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.56x = 216,780,394.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,780,394.09/16,801.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.40

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