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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.18, 23,323.68 and 9,449.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.18, 23,323.68 and 9,449.18 is: 13,039.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.18 : 23,323.68 = 9,449.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.18/23,323.68 = 9,449.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.18x = 23,323.68 × 9,449.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.18x = 220,389,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,389,650.58/16,901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.90

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