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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.54, 23,327.85 and 9,350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.54, 23,327.85 and 9,350.70 is: 12,903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.54 : 23,327.85 = 9,350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.54/23,327.85 = 9,350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.54x = 23,327.85 × 9,350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.54x = 218,131,727.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,131,727.00/16,904.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.74

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