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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,889.12, 23,307.48 and 9,437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,889.12, 23,307.48 and 9,437.12 is: 13,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,889.12 : 23,307.48 = 9,437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,889.12/23,307.48 = 9,437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,889.12x = 23,307.48 × 9,437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,889.12x = 219,955,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,955,485.66/16,889.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.50

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