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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.32, 23,356.89 and 9,851.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.32, 23,356.89 and 9,851.13 is: 13,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.32 : 23,356.89 = 9,851.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.32/23,356.89 = 9,851.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.32x = 23,356.89 × 9,851.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.32x = 230,091,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,091,759.79/16,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.33

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