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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,793.63, 23,175.23 and 9,341.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,793.63, 23,175.23 and 9,341.63 is: 12,891.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,793.63 : 23,175.23 = 9,341.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,793.63/23,175.23 = 9,341.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,793.63x = 23,175.23 × 9,341.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,793.63x = 216,494,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,494,261.24/16,793.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.46

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