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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.08, 23,385.76 and 9,876.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.08, 23,385.76 and 9,876.80 is: 13,630.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.08 : 23,385.76 = 9,876.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.08/23,385.76 = 9,876.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.08x = 23,385.76 × 9,876.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.08x = 230,976,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,976,474.37/16,946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.08

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