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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.58, 23,369.94 and 9,861.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.58, 23,369.94 and 9,861.66 is: 13,609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.58 : 23,369.94 = 9,861.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.58/23,369.94 = 9,861.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.58x = 23,369.94 × 9,861.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.58x = 230,466,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,466,402.50/16,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,609.22

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