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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.09, 23,332.95 and 9,353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.09, 23,332.95 and 9,353.83 is: 12,908.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.09 : 23,332.95 = 9,353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.09/23,332.95 = 9,353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.09x = 23,332.95 × 9,353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.09x = 218,252,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,252,447.70/16,908.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.17

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