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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.34, 23,326.44 and 9,827.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.34, 23,326.44 and 9,827.94 is: 13,559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.34 : 23,326.44 = 9,827.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.34/23,326.44 = 9,827.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.34x = 23,326.44 × 9,827.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.34x = 229,250,852.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,250,852.73/16,907.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,559.25

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