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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.11, 23,295.96 and 9,808.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.11, 23,295.96 and 9,808.99 is: 13,535.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.11 : 23,295.96 = 9,808.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.11/23,295.96 = 9,808.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.11x = 23,295.96 × 9,808.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.11x = 228,509,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,509,838.68/16,882.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.62

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