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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.02, 23,322.68 and 9,346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.02, 23,322.68 and 9,346.96 is: 12,898.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.02 : 23,322.68 = 9,346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.02/23,322.68 = 9,346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.02x = 23,322.68 × 9,346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.02x = 217,996,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,996,227.10/16,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.41

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