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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.08, 23,337.32 and 9,357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.08, 23,337.32 and 9,357.73 is: 12,913.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.08 : 23,337.32 = 9,357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.08/23,337.32 = 9,357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.08x = 23,337.32 × 9,357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.08x = 218,384,257.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,384,257.75/16,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,913.68

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