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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.66, 23,370.38 and 9,766.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.66, 23,370.38 and 9,766.84 is: 13,476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.66 : 23,370.38 = 9,766.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.66/23,370.38 = 9,766.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.66x = 23,370.38 × 9,766.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.66x = 228,254,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,254,654.94/16,936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,476.96

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