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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.27, 23,327.70 and 9,350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.27, 23,327.70 and 9,350.01 is: 12,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.27 : 23,327.70 = 9,350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.27/23,327.70 = 9,350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.27x = 23,327.70 × 9,350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.27x = 218,114,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,114,193.21/16,904.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.90

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