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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.62, 23,341.23 and 9,842.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.62, 23,341.23 and 9,842.94 is: 13,584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.62 : 23,341.23 = 9,842.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.62/23,341.23 = 9,842.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.62x = 23,341.23 × 9,842.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.62x = 229,746,326.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,746,326.42/16,912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.31

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