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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.22, 23,324.14 and 9,348.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.22, 23,324.14 and 9,348.11 is: 12,899.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.22 : 23,324.14 = 9,348.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.22/23,324.14 = 9,348.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.22x = 23,324.14 × 9,348.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.22x = 218,036,556.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,036,556.32/16,902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.88

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