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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.17, 23,326.88 and 9,350.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.17, 23,326.88 and 9,350.11 is: 12,902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.17 : 23,326.88 = 9,350.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.17/23,326.88 = 9,350.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.17x = 23,326.88 × 9,350.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.17x = 218,108,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,108,893.96/16,904.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.67

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