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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,981.08, 23,433.90 and 9,529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,981.08, 23,433.90 and 9,529.08 is: 13,150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,981.08 : 23,433.90 = 9,529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,981.08/23,433.90 = 9,529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,981.08x = 23,433.90 × 9,529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,981.08x = 223,303,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,303,507.81/16,981.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,150.14

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