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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.92, 23,366.64 and 9,861.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.92, 23,366.64 and 9,861.36 is: 13,607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.92 : 23,366.64 = 9,861.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.92/23,366.64 = 9,861.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.92x = 23,366.64 × 9,861.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.92x = 230,426,849.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,426,849.03/16,933.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.41

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