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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.48, 23,326.41 and 9,349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.48, 23,326.41 and 9,349.61 is: 12,901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.48 : 23,326.41 = 9,349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.48/23,326.41 = 9,349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.48x = 23,326.41 × 9,349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.48x = 218,092,905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,092,905.36/16,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.48

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