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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.64, 23,327.64 and 9,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.64, 23,327.64 and 9,449.20 is: 13,041.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.64 : 23,327.64 = 9,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.64/23,327.64 = 9,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.64x = 23,327.64 × 9,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.64x = 220,427,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,427,535.89/16,902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,041.01

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