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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.16, 23,319.52 and 9,446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.16, 23,319.52 and 9,446.16 is: 13,035.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.16 : 23,319.52 = 9,446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.16/23,319.52 = 9,446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.16x = 23,319.52 × 9,446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.16x = 220,279,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,279,917.04/16,898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.73

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