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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.19, 23,312.63 and 9,441.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.19, 23,312.63 and 9,441.19 is: 13,028.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.19 : 23,312.63 = 9,441.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.19/23,312.63 = 9,441.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.19x = 23,312.63 × 9,441.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.19x = 220,098,969.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,098,969.23/16,893.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.86

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