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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.18, 23,418.94 and 9,803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.18, 23,418.94 and 9,803.14 is: 13,525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.18 : 23,418.94 = 9,803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.18/23,418.94 = 9,803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.18x = 23,418.94 × 9,803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.18x = 229,579,195.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,579,195.00/16,974.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.20

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