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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.70, 23,325.28 and 9,348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.70, 23,325.28 and 9,348.82 is: 12,901.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.70 : 23,325.28 = 9,348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.70/23,325.28 = 9,348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.70x = 23,325.28 × 9,348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.70x = 218,063,844.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,063,844.17/16,902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.12

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