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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.60, 23,363.24 and 9,855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.60, 23,363.24 and 9,855.04 is: 13,601.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.60 : 23,363.24 = 9,855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.60/23,363.24 = 9,855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.60x = 23,363.24 × 9,855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.60x = 230,245,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,245,664.73/16,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,601.79

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