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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,813.81, 23,204.68 and 9,361.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,813.81, 23,204.68 and 9,361.81 is: 12,920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,813.81 : 23,204.68 = 9,361.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,813.81/23,204.68 = 9,361.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,813.81x = 23,204.68 × 9,361.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,813.81x = 217,237,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,237,874.98/16,813.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.20

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