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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.44, 23,326.31 and 9,349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.44, 23,326.31 and 9,349.58 is: 12,902.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.44 : 23,326.31 = 9,349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.44/23,326.31 = 9,349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.44x = 23,326.31 × 9,349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.44x = 218,091,201.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,091,201.45/16,903.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.18

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