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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.04, 23,332.86 and 9,354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.04, 23,332.86 and 9,354.60 is: 12,909.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.04 : 23,332.86 = 9,354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.04/23,332.86 = 9,354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.04x = 23,332.86 × 9,354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.04x = 218,269,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,269,572.16/16,907.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.98

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