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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.58, 23,326.49 and 9,349.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.58, 23,326.49 and 9,349.70 is: 12,902.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.58 : 23,326.49 = 9,349.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.58/23,326.49 = 9,349.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.58x = 23,326.49 × 9,349.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.58x = 218,095,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,095,590.29/16,903.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.34

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