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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.04, 23,437.86 and 9,813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.04, 23,437.86 and 9,813.80 is: 13,542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.04 : 23,437.86 = 9,813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.04/23,437.86 = 9,813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.04x = 23,437.86 × 9,813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.04x = 230,014,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,014,470.47/16,984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.98

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