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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.90, 23,353.68 and 9,848.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.90, 23,353.68 and 9,848.98 is: 13,592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.90 : 23,353.68 = 9,848.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.90/23,353.68 = 9,848.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.90x = 23,353.68 × 9,848.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.90x = 230,009,927.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,009,927.25/16,921.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.44

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