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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.10, 23,324.13 and 9,347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.10, 23,324.13 and 9,347.76 is: 12,900.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.10 : 23,324.13 = 9,347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.10/23,324.13 = 9,347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.10x = 23,324.13 × 9,347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.10x = 218,028,369.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,028,369.45/16,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.25

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