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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.71, 23,313.41 and 9,237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.71, 23,313.41 and 9,237.01 is: 12,747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.71 : 23,313.41 = 9,237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.71/23,313.41 = 9,237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.71x = 23,313.41 × 9,237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.71x = 215,346,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,346,143.02/16,893.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.12

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