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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,878.11, 23,290.44 and 9,804.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,878.11, 23,290.44 and 9,804.98 is: 13,530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,878.11 : 23,290.44 = 9,804.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,878.11/23,290.44 = 9,804.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,878.11x = 23,290.44 × 9,804.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,878.11x = 228,362,319.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,362,319.85/16,878.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,530.09

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