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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,930.80, 23,363.76 and 9,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,930.80, 23,363.76 and 9,856.80 is: 13,601.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,930.80 : 23,363.76 = 9,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,930.80/23,363.76 = 9,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,930.80x = 23,363.76 × 9,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,930.80x = 230,291,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,291,909.57/16,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,601.95

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