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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.44, 23,324.93 and 9,348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.44, 23,324.93 and 9,348.58 is: 12,900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.44 : 23,324.93 = 9,348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.44/23,324.93 = 9,348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.44x = 23,324.93 × 9,348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.44x = 218,054,991.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,054,991.57/16,902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.80

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