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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,935.93, 23,371.88 and 9,862.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,935.93, 23,371.88 and 9,862.20 is: 13,610.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,935.93 : 23,371.88 = 9,862.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,935.93/23,371.88 = 9,862.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,935.93x = 23,371.88 × 9,862.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,935.93x = 230,498,105.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,498,105.63/16,935.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.01

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