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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.60, 23,327.93 and 9,350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.60, 23,327.93 and 9,350.73 is: 12,903.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.60 : 23,327.93 = 9,350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.60/23,327.93 = 9,350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.60x = 23,327.93 × 9,350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.60x = 218,133,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,133,174.89/16,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.78

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