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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.41, 23,360.13 and 9,852.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.41, 23,360.13 and 9,852.03 is: 13,598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.41 : 23,360.13 = 9,852.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.41/23,360.13 = 9,852.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.41x = 23,360.13 × 9,852.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.41x = 230,144,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,144,701.56/16,924.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.39

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