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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.08, 23,391.04 and 9,498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.08, 23,391.04 and 9,498.08 is: 13,107.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.08 : 23,391.04 = 9,498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.08/23,391.04 = 9,498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.08x = 23,391.04 × 9,498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.08x = 222,169,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,169,969.20/16,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,107.31

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