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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.90, 23,360.27 and 9,853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.90, 23,360.27 and 9,853.32 is: 13,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.90 : 23,360.27 = 9,853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.90/23,360.27 = 9,853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.90x = 23,360.27 × 9,853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.90x = 230,176,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,176,166.33/16,926.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.25

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