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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.06, 23,393.61 and 9,876.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.06, 23,393.61 and 9,876.33 is: 13,630.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.06 : 23,393.61 = 9,876.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.06/23,393.61 = 9,876.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.06x = 23,393.61 × 9,876.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.06x = 231,043,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,043,012.25/16,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.81

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