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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.64, 23,327.20 and 9,836.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.64, 23,327.20 and 9,836.12 is: 13,568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.64 : 23,327.20 = 9,836.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.64/23,327.20 = 9,836.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.64x = 23,327.20 × 9,836.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.64x = 229,449,138.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,449,138.46/16,910.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,568.33

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