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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.58, 23,312.41 and 9,236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.58, 23,312.41 and 9,236.72 is: 12,746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.58 : 23,312.41 = 9,236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.58/23,312.41 = 9,236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.58x = 23,312.41 × 9,236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.58x = 215,330,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,330,098.68/16,893.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.27

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