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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.78, 23,329.77 and 9,351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.78, 23,329.77 and 9,351.51 is: 12,904.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.78 : 23,329.77 = 9,351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.78/23,329.77 = 9,351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.78x = 23,329.77 × 9,351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.78x = 218,168,577.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,168,577.45/16,905.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,904.97

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