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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.26, 23,333.27 and 9,456.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.26, 23,333.27 and 9,456.26 is: 13,049.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.26 : 23,333.27 = 9,456.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.26/23,333.27 = 9,456.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.26x = 23,333.27 × 9,456.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.26x = 220,645,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,645,303.82/16,908.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.56

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