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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.88, 23,313.56 and 9,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.88, 23,313.56 and 9,441.88 is: 13,029.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.88 : 23,313.56 = 9,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.88/23,313.56 = 9,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.88x = 23,313.56 × 9,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.88x = 220,123,835.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,123,835.89/16,893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.80

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