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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.02, 23,333.05 and 9,456.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.02, 23,333.05 and 9,456.02 is: 13,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.02 : 23,333.05 = 9,456.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.02/23,333.05 = 9,456.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.02x = 23,333.05 × 9,456.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.02x = 220,637,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,637,787.46/16,908.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.30

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