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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.02, 23,326.62 and 9,349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.02, 23,326.62 and 9,349.92 is: 12,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.02 : 23,326.62 = 9,349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.02/23,326.62 = 9,349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.02x = 23,326.62 × 9,349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.02x = 218,102,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,102,030.87/16,904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.38

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