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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.15, 23,248.04 and 9,950.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.15, 23,248.04 and 9,950.36 is: 13,734.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.15 : 23,248.04 = 9,950.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.15/23,248.04 = 9,950.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.15x = 23,248.04 × 9,950.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.15x = 231,326,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,326,317.54/16,843.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.15

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