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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.88, 23,379.06 and 9,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.88, 23,379.06 and 9,868.60 is: 13,618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.88 : 23,379.06 = 9,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.88/23,379.06 = 9,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.88x = 23,379.06 × 9,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.88x = 230,718,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,718,591.52/16,941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,618.24

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