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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.60, 23,323.74 and 9,244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.60, 23,323.74 and 9,244.56 is: 12,757.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.60 : 23,323.74 = 9,244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.60/23,323.74 = 9,244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.60x = 23,323.74 × 9,244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.60x = 215,617,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,617,713.85/16,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,757.24

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