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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.57, 23,361.51 and 9,857.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.57, 23,361.51 and 9,857.16 is: 13,604.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.57 : 23,361.51 = 9,857.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.57/23,361.51 = 9,857.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.57x = 23,361.51 × 9,857.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.57x = 230,278,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,278,092.63/16,926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.53

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