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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,931.32, 23,366.64 and 9,858.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,931.32, 23,366.64 and 9,858.22 is: 13,605.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,931.32 : 23,366.64 = 9,858.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,931.32/23,366.64 = 9,858.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,931.32x = 23,366.64 × 9,858.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,931.32x = 230,353,477.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,353,477.78/16,931.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.17

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