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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.32, 23,324.28 and 9,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.32, 23,324.28 and 9,348.20 is: 12,900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.32 : 23,324.28 = 9,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.32/23,324.28 = 9,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.32x = 23,324.28 × 9,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.32x = 218,040,118.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,040,118.81/16,902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.02

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