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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.48, 23,325.46 and 9,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.48, 23,325.46 and 9,830.20 is: 13,566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.48 : 23,325.46 = 9,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.48/23,325.46 = 9,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.48x = 23,325.46 × 9,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.48x = 229,293,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,293,936.89/16,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,566.50

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