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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,889.52, 23,306.30 and 9,335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,889.52, 23,306.30 and 9,335.43 is: 12,882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,889.52 : 23,306.30 = 9,335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,889.52/23,306.30 = 9,335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,889.52x = 23,306.30 × 9,335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,889.52x = 217,574,355.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,574,355.55/16,889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,882.21

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