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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,958.02, 23,403.54 and 9,884.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,958.02, 23,403.54 and 9,884.29 is: 13,641.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958.02 : 23,403.54 = 9,884.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958.02/23,403.54 = 9,884.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958.02x = 23,403.54 × 9,884.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958.02x = 231,327,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,327,354.94/16,958.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,641.18

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