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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.36, 23,332.84 and 9,353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.36, 23,332.84 and 9,353.56 is: 12,908.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.36 : 23,332.84 = 9,353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.36/23,332.84 = 9,353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.36x = 23,332.84 × 9,353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.36x = 218,245,037.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,245,037.19/16,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.29

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