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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.14, 23,323.43 and 9,347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.14, 23,323.43 and 9,347.79 is: 12,899.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.14 : 23,323.43 = 9,347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.14/23,323.43 = 9,347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.14x = 23,323.43 × 9,347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.14x = 218,022,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,022,525.72/16,901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.87

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