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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.13, 23,177.30 and 9,343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.13, 23,177.30 and 9,343.13 is: 12,893.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.13 : 23,177.30 = 9,343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.13/23,177.30 = 9,343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.13x = 23,177.30 × 9,343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.13x = 216,548,526.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,548,526.95/16,795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,893.53

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