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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.04, 23,324.97 and 9,347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.04, 23,324.97 and 9,347.98 is: 12,900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.04 : 23,324.97 = 9,347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.04/23,324.97 = 9,347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.04x = 23,324.97 × 9,347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.04x = 218,041,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,041,353.06/16,902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.30

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