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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,891.02, 23,308.92 and 9,336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,891.02, 23,308.92 and 9,336.87 is: 12,884.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,891.02 : 23,308.92 = 9,336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,891.02/23,308.92 = 9,336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,891.02x = 23,308.92 × 9,336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,891.02x = 217,632,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,632,355.88/16,891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,884.50

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