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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.46, 23,324.04 and 9,449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.46, 23,324.04 and 9,449.46 is: 13,040.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.46 : 23,324.04 = 9,449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.46/23,324.04 = 9,449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.46x = 23,324.04 × 9,449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.46x = 220,399,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,399,583.02/16,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,040.27

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