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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.60, 23,312.70 and 9,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.60, 23,312.70 and 9,236.56 is: 12,746.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.60 : 23,312.70 = 9,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.60/23,312.70 = 9,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.60x = 23,312.70 × 9,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.60x = 215,329,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,329,152.31/16,893.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.20

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