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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.34, 23,325.02 and 9,348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.34, 23,325.02 and 9,348.08 is: 12,900.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.34 : 23,325.02 = 9,348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.34/23,325.02 = 9,348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.34x = 23,325.02 × 9,348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.34x = 218,044,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,044,036.34/16,902.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.23

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