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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.93, 23,326.10 and 9,450.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.93, 23,326.10 and 9,450.93 is: 13,042.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.93 : 23,326.10 = 9,450.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.93/23,326.10 = 9,450.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.93x = 23,326.10 × 9,450.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.93x = 220,453,338.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,453,338.27/16,902.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.32

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