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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.40, 23,326.49 and 9,349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.40, 23,326.49 and 9,349.14 is: 12,901.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.40 : 23,326.49 = 9,349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.40/23,326.49 = 9,349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.40x = 23,326.49 × 9,349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.40x = 218,082,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,082,620.72/16,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.70

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