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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,922.34, 23,357.54 and 9,850.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,922.34, 23,357.54 and 9,850.14 is: 13,595.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,922.34 : 23,357.54 = 9,850.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,922.34/23,357.54 = 9,850.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,922.34x = 23,357.54 × 9,850.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,922.34x = 230,075,063.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,075,063.68/16,922.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.94

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