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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.40, 23,326.26 and 9,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.40, 23,326.26 and 9,832.20 is: 13,564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.40 : 23,326.26 = 9,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.40/23,326.26 = 9,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.40x = 23,326.26 × 9,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.40x = 229,348,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,348,453.57/16,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.97

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