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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,909.61, 23,341.02 and 9,841.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,909.61, 23,341.02 and 9,841.97 is: 13,585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,909.61 : 23,341.02 = 9,841.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,909.61/23,341.02 = 9,841.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,909.61x = 23,341.02 × 9,841.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,909.61x = 229,721,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,721,618.61/16,909.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.27

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