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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.58, 23,338.01 and 9,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.58, 23,338.01 and 9,358.23 is: 12,914.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.58 : 23,338.01 = 9,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.58/23,338.01 = 9,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.58x = 23,338.01 × 9,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.58x = 218,402,465.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,402,465.32/16,911.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,914.37

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