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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.83, 23,336.97 and 9,357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.83, 23,336.97 and 9,357.48 is: 12,913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.83 : 23,336.97 = 9,357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.83/23,336.97 = 9,357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.83x = 23,336.97 × 9,357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.83x = 218,375,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,375,203.82/16,910.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,913.33

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