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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.57, 23,332.34 and 9,353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.57, 23,332.34 and 9,353.76 is: 12,908.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.57 : 23,332.34 = 9,353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.57/23,332.34 = 9,353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.57x = 23,332.34 × 9,353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.57x = 218,245,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,245,061.83/16,907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.13

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