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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.73, 23,357.73 and 9,854.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.73, 23,357.73 and 9,854.83 is: 13,596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.73 : 23,357.73 = 9,854.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.73/23,357.73 = 9,854.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.73x = 23,357.73 × 9,854.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.73x = 230,186,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,186,458.34/16,929.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.58

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