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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.56, 23,319.84 and 9,446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.56, 23,319.84 and 9,446.56 is: 13,036.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.56 : 23,319.84 = 9,446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.56/23,319.84 = 9,446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.56x = 23,319.84 × 9,446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.56x = 220,292,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,292,267.75/16,898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,036.16

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