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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.61, 23,318.51 and 9,822.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.61, 23,318.51 and 9,822.21 is: 13,551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.61 : 23,318.51 = 9,822.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.61/23,318.51 = 9,822.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.61x = 23,318.51 × 9,822.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.61x = 229,039,302.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,039,302.11/16,901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,551.33

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