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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.08, 23,366.44 and 9,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.08, 23,366.44 and 9,860.80 is: 13,608.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.08 : 23,366.44 = 9,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.08/23,366.44 = 9,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.08x = 23,366.44 × 9,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.08x = 230,411,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,411,791.55/16,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.00

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