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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.22, 23,438.26 and 9,908.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.22, 23,438.26 and 9,908.63 is: 13,675.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.22 : 23,438.26 = 9,908.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.22/23,438.26 = 9,908.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.22x = 23,438.26 × 9,908.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.22x = 232,241,029.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,241,029.27/16,982.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.54

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