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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.59, 23,329.50 and 9,351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.59, 23,329.50 and 9,351.33 is: 12,904.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.59 : 23,329.50 = 9,351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.59/23,329.50 = 9,351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.59x = 23,329.50 × 9,351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.59x = 218,161,853.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,161,853.24/16,905.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,904.72

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