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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.06, 23,327.88 and 9,836.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.06, 23,327.88 and 9,836.70 is: 13,569.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.06 : 23,327.88 = 9,836.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.06/23,327.88 = 9,836.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.06x = 23,327.88 × 9,836.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.06x = 229,469,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,469,357.20/16,911.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,569.19

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