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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.79, 23,327.70 and 9,350.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.79, 23,327.70 and 9,350.69 is: 12,903.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.79 : 23,327.70 = 9,350.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.79/23,327.70 = 9,350.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.79x = 23,327.70 × 9,350.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.79x = 218,129,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,129,974.47/16,904.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,903.44

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