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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.08, 23,230.02 and 9,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.08, 23,230.02 and 9,383.08 is: 12,947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.08 : 23,230.02 = 9,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.08/23,230.02 = 9,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.08x = 23,230.02 × 9,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.08x = 217,969,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,969,136.06/16,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.32

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