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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.22, 23,316.84 and 9,821.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.22, 23,316.84 and 9,821.18 is: 13,554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.22 : 23,316.84 = 9,821.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.22/23,316.84 = 9,821.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.22x = 23,316.84 × 9,821.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.22x = 228,998,882.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,998,882.67/16,895.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.06

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