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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933, 23,368.26 and 9,858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933, 23,368.26 and 9,858.28 is: 13,604.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933 : 23,368.26 = 9,858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933/23,368.26 = 9,858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933x = 23,368.26 × 9,858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933x = 230,370,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,370,850.19/16,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.85

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