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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.44, 23,244.06 and 9,391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.44, 23,244.06 and 9,391 is: 12,958.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.44 : 23,244.06 = 9,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.44/23,244.06 = 9,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.44x = 23,244.06 × 9,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.44x = 218,284,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,284,967.46/16,844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,958.87

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