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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,894.27, 23,313.41 and 9,340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,894.27, 23,313.41 and 9,340.12 is: 12,888.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,894.27 : 23,313.41 = 9,340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,894.27/23,313.41 = 9,340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,894.27x = 23,313.41 × 9,340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,894.27x = 217,750,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,750,000.31/16,894.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,888.99

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