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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.79, 23,324.94 and 9,348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.79, 23,324.94 and 9,348.68 is: 12,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.79 : 23,324.94 = 9,348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.79/23,324.94 = 9,348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.79x = 23,324.94 × 9,348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.79x = 218,057,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,057,400.08/16,902.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.67

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