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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.84, 23,338.44 and 9,459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.84, 23,338.44 and 9,459.84 is: 13,054.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.84 : 23,338.44 = 9,459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.84/23,338.44 = 9,459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.84x = 23,338.44 × 9,459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.84x = 220,777,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,777,908.25/16,911.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.64

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