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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.24, 23,323.02 and 9,347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.24, 23,323.02 and 9,347.54 is: 12,898.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.24 : 23,323.02 = 9,347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.24/23,323.02 = 9,347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.24x = 23,323.02 × 9,347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.24x = 218,012,862.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,012,862.37/16,902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.46

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