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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.07, 23,385.09 and 9,869.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.07, 23,385.09 and 9,869.26 is: 13,620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.07 : 23,385.09 = 9,869.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.07/23,385.09 = 9,869.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.07x = 23,385.09 × 9,869.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.07x = 230,793,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,793,533.33/16,944.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,620.90

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