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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840, 23,239.68 and 9,388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840, 23,239.68 and 9,388.48 is: 12,956.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840 : 23,239.68 = 9,388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840/23,239.68 = 9,388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840x = 23,239.68 × 9,388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840x = 218,185,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,185,270.89/16,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,956.37

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