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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.08, 23,320.05 and 9,344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.08, 23,320.05 and 9,344.91 is: 12,895.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.08 : 23,320.05 = 9,344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.08/23,320.05 = 9,344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.08x = 23,320.05 × 9,344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.08x = 217,923,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,923,768.45/16,899.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,895.60

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