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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,894.58, 23,313.79 and 9,237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,894.58, 23,313.79 and 9,237.72 is: 12,747.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,894.58 : 23,313.79 = 9,237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,894.58/23,313.79 = 9,237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,894.58x = 23,313.79 × 9,237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,894.58x = 215,366,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,366,264.16/16,894.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,747.65

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