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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,891.45, 23,307.82 and 9,718.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,891.45, 23,307.82 and 9,718.64 is: 13,410.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,891.45 : 23,307.82 = 9,718.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,891.45/23,307.82 = 9,718.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,891.45x = 23,307.82 × 9,718.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,891.45x = 226,520,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,520,444.11/16,891.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,410.36

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