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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,909.97, 23,332.05 and 9,832.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,909.97, 23,332.05 and 9,832.59 is: 13,566.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,909.97 : 23,332.05 = 9,832.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,909.97/23,332.05 = 9,832.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,909.97x = 23,332.05 × 9,832.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,909.97x = 229,414,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,414,481.51/16,909.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,566.82

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