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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.96, 23,324.02 and 9,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.96, 23,324.02 and 9,348.24 is: 12,899.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.96 : 23,324.02 = 9,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.96/23,324.02 = 9,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.96x = 23,324.02 × 9,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.96x = 218,038,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,038,600.82/16,902.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.43

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