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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.34, 23,327.82 and 9,828.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.34, 23,327.82 and 9,828.94 is: 13,560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.34 : 23,327.82 = 9,828.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.34/23,327.82 = 9,828.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.34x = 23,327.82 × 9,828.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.34x = 229,287,743.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,287,743.11/16,908.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.63

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