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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.39, 23,333.37 and 9,355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.39, 23,333.37 and 9,355.29 is: 12,910.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.39 : 23,333.37 = 9,355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.39/23,333.37 = 9,355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.39x = 23,333.37 × 9,355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.39x = 218,290,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,290,443.03/16,908.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,910.19

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