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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.44, 23,242.68 and 9,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.44, 23,242.68 and 9,390 is: 12,957.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.44 : 23,242.68 = 9,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.44/23,242.68 = 9,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.44x = 23,242.68 × 9,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.44x = 218,248,765.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,248,765.20/16,843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,957.49

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