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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,889.19, 23,305.77 and 9,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,889.19, 23,305.77 and 9,816 is: 13,545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,889.19 : 23,305.77 = 9,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,889.19/23,305.77 = 9,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,889.19x = 23,305.77 × 9,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,889.19x = 228,769,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,769,438.32/16,889.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.32

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