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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.62, 23,313.14 and 9,441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.62, 23,313.14 and 9,441.62 is: 13,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.62 : 23,313.14 = 9,441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.62/23,313.14 = 9,441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.62x = 23,313.14 × 9,441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.62x = 220,113,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,113,808.89/16,893.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.40

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