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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.63, 23,176.61 and 9,342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.63, 23,176.61 and 9,342.63 is: 12,892.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.63 : 23,176.61 = 9,342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.63/23,176.61 = 9,342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.63x = 23,176.61 × 9,342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.63x = 216,530,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,530,491.88/16,794.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,892.84

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