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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.78, 23,336.69 and 9,357.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.78, 23,336.69 and 9,357.05 is: 12,912.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.78 : 23,336.69 = 9,357.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.78/23,336.69 = 9,357.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.78x = 23,336.69 × 9,357.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.78x = 218,362,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,362,586.72/16,910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,912.62

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