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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.59, 23,333.64 and 9,354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.59, 23,333.64 and 9,354.33 is: 12,908.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.59 : 23,333.64 = 9,354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.59/23,333.64 = 9,354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.59x = 23,333.64 × 9,354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.59x = 218,270,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,270,568.66/16,908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.86

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