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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.45, 23,332.97 and 9,353.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.45, 23,332.97 and 9,353.65 is: 12,908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.45 : 23,332.97 = 9,353.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.45/23,332.97 = 9,353.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.45x = 23,332.97 × 9,353.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.45x = 218,248,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,248,329.74/16,907.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.42

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