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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.09, 23,327.43 and 9,349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.09, 23,327.43 and 9,349.83 is: 12,902.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.09 : 23,327.43 = 9,349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.09/23,327.43 = 9,349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.09x = 23,327.43 × 9,349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.09x = 218,107,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,107,504.84/16,904.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.65

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