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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.32, 23,333.52 and 9,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.32, 23,333.52 and 9,355.20 is: 12,910.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.32 : 23,333.52 = 9,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.32/23,333.52 = 9,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.32x = 23,333.52 × 9,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.32x = 218,289,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,289,746.30/16,908.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,910.20

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