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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.34, 23,324.67 and 9,347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.34, 23,324.67 and 9,347.64 is: 12,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.34 : 23,324.67 = 9,347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.34/23,324.67 = 9,347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.34x = 23,324.67 × 9,347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.34x = 218,030,618.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,030,618.28/16,901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.20

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