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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.06, 23,322.80 and 9,346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.06, 23,322.80 and 9,346.79 is: 12,898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.06 : 23,322.80 = 9,346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.06/23,322.80 = 9,346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.06x = 23,322.80 × 9,346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.06x = 217,993,395.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,993,395.49/16,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.21

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