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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,920.43, 23,348.59 and 9,845.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,920.43, 23,348.59 and 9,845.49 is: 13,585.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,920.43 : 23,348.59 = 9,845.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,920.43/23,348.59 = 9,845.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,920.43x = 23,348.59 × 9,845.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,920.43x = 229,878,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,878,309.36/16,920.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.84

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