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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.38, 23,324.10 and 9,348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.38, 23,324.10 and 9,348.33 is: 12,900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.38 : 23,324.10 = 9,348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.38/23,324.10 = 9,348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.38x = 23,324.10 × 9,348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.38x = 218,041,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,041,383.75/16,901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.80

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