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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,890.93, 23,307.50 and 9,337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,890.93, 23,307.50 and 9,337.29 is: 12,884.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,890.93 : 23,307.50 = 9,337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,890.93/23,307.50 = 9,337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,890.93x = 23,307.50 × 9,337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,890.93x = 217,628,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,628,950.36/16,890.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,884.37

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