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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,918.08, 23,346.54 and 9,844.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,918.08, 23,346.54 and 9,844.35 is: 13,584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,918.08 : 23,346.54 = 9,844.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,918.08/23,346.54 = 9,844.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,918.08x = 23,346.54 × 9,844.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,918.08x = 229,831,511.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,831,511.05/16,918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.96

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