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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.27, 23,314.78 and 9,341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.27, 23,314.78 and 9,341.12 is: 12,890.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.27 : 23,314.78 = 9,341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.27/23,314.78 = 9,341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.27x = 23,314.78 × 9,341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.27x = 217,786,157.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,786,157.75/16,895.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,890.36

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