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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.46, 23,313.06 and 9,236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.46, 23,313.06 and 9,236.76 is: 12,746.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.46 : 23,313.06 = 9,236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.46/23,313.06 = 9,236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.46x = 23,313.06 × 9,236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.46x = 215,337,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,337,087.30/16,893.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.77

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