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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,896.51, 23,316.24 and 9,342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,896.51, 23,316.24 and 9,342.39 is: 12,891.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,896.51 : 23,316.24 = 9,342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,896.51/23,316.24 = 9,342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,896.51x = 23,316.24 × 9,342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,896.51x = 217,829,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,829,355.01/16,896.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.97

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