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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.64, 23,324.04 and 9,348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.64, 23,324.04 and 9,348.12 is: 12,900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.64 : 23,324.04 = 9,348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.64/23,324.04 = 9,348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.64x = 23,324.04 × 9,348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.64x = 218,035,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,035,924.80/16,901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.28

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