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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.18, 23,312.64 and 9,441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.18, 23,312.64 and 9,441.18 is: 13,028.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.18 : 23,312.64 = 9,441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.18/23,312.64 = 9,441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.18x = 23,312.64 × 9,441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.18x = 220,098,830.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,098,830.52/16,893.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.86

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