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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.48, 23,194.80 and 9,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.48, 23,194.80 and 9,356 is: 12,910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.48 : 23,194.80 = 9,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.48/23,194.80 = 9,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.48x = 23,194.80 × 9,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.48x = 217,010,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,010,548.80/16,808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,910.78

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