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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,909.24, 23,333.21 and 9,737.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,909.24, 23,333.21 and 9,737.24 is: 13,436.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,909.24 : 23,333.21 = 9,737.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,909.24/23,333.21 = 9,737.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,909.24x = 23,333.21 × 9,737.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,909.24x = 227,201,148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,201,148.42/16,909.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,436.51

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