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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.63, 23,177.99 and 9,343.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.63, 23,177.99 and 9,343.63 is: 12,894.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.63 : 23,177.99 = 9,343.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.63/23,177.99 = 9,343.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.63x = 23,177.99 × 9,343.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.63x = 216,566,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,566,562.70/16,795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,894.22

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