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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.18, 23,336.73 and 9,357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.18, 23,336.73 and 9,357.03 is: 12,912.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.18 : 23,336.73 = 9,357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.18/23,336.73 = 9,357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.18x = 23,336.73 × 9,357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.18x = 218,362,482.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,362,482.71/16,911.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,912.31

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