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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.97, 23,328.27 and 9,351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.97, 23,328.27 and 9,351.18 is: 12,904.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.97 : 23,328.27 = 9,351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.97/23,328.27 = 9,351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.97x = 23,328.27 × 9,351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.97x = 218,146,851.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,146,851.86/16,904.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,904.30

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