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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.35, 23,312.05 and 9,722.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.35, 23,312.05 and 9,722.71 is: 13,416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.35 : 23,312.05 = 9,722.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.35/23,312.05 = 9,722.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.35x = 23,312.05 × 9,722.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.35x = 226,656,301.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,656,301.66/16,893.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.89

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