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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.63, 23,335.20 and 9,740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.63, 23,335.20 and 9,740.76 is: 13,442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.63 : 23,335.20 = 9,740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.63/23,335.20 = 9,740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.63x = 23,335.20 × 9,740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.63x = 227,302,582.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,302,582.75/16,908.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.99

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