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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.80, 23,338.14 and 9,741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.80, 23,338.14 and 9,741.88 is: 13,444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.80 : 23,338.14 = 9,741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.80/23,338.14 = 9,741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.80x = 23,338.14 × 9,741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.80x = 227,357,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,357,359.30/16,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.51

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