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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.58, 23,337.26 and 9,254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.58, 23,337.26 and 9,254.38 is: 12,771.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.58 : 23,337.26 = 9,254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.58/23,337.26 = 9,254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.58x = 23,337.26 × 9,254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.58x = 215,971,872.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,971,872.20/16,910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.41

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