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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.49, 23,369.99 and 9,858.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.49, 23,369.99 and 9,858.33 is: 13,604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.49 : 23,369.99 = 9,858.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.49/23,369.99 = 9,858.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.49x = 23,369.99 × 9,858.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.49x = 230,389,024.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,389,024.23/16,934.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.72

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