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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.76, 23,364.60 and 9,859.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.76, 23,364.60 and 9,859.86 is: 13,603.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.76 : 23,364.60 = 9,859.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.76/23,364.60 = 9,859.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.76x = 23,364.60 × 9,859.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.76x = 230,371,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,371,684.96/16,934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,603.48

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