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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.94, 23,326.52 and 9,349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.94, 23,326.52 and 9,349.83 is: 12,902.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.94 : 23,326.52 = 9,349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.94/23,326.52 = 9,349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.94x = 23,326.52 × 9,349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.94x = 218,098,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,098,996.49/16,903.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.26

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