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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,890.72, 23,308.08 and 9,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,890.72, 23,308.08 and 9,816 is: 13,545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,890.72 : 23,308.08 = 9,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,890.72/23,308.08 = 9,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,890.72x = 23,308.08 × 9,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,890.72x = 228,792,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,792,113.28/16,890.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,545.43

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