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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,894.93, 23,315.82 and 9,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,894.93, 23,315.82 and 9,341.12 is: 12,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,894.93 : 23,315.82 = 9,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,894.93/23,315.82 = 9,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,894.93x = 23,315.82 × 9,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,894.93x = 217,795,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,795,825.81/16,894.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.19

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