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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,881.48, 23,296.43 and 9,429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,881.48, 23,296.43 and 9,429.48 is: 13,012.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,881.48 : 23,296.43 = 9,429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,881.48/23,296.43 = 9,429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,881.48x = 23,296.43 × 9,429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,881.48x = 219,673,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,673,244.33/16,881.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.68

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