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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,900.93, 23,323.26 and 9,244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,900.93, 23,323.26 and 9,244.21 is: 12,757.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,900.93 : 23,323.26 = 9,244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,900.93/23,323.26 = 9,244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,900.93x = 23,323.26 × 9,244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,900.93x = 215,605,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,605,113.32/16,900.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.00

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