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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,884.42, 23,303.40 and 9,814.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,884.42, 23,303.40 and 9,814.98 is: 13,546.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,884.42 : 23,303.40 = 9,814.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,884.42/23,303.40 = 9,814.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,884.42x = 23,303.40 × 9,814.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,884.42x = 228,722,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,722,404.93/16,884.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,546.36

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