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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.40, 23,325.63 and 9,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.40, 23,325.63 and 9,348.30 is: 12,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.40 : 23,325.63 = 9,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.40/23,325.63 = 9,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.40x = 23,325.63 × 9,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.40x = 218,054,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,054,986.93/16,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.59

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