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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.93, 23,314.34 and 9,341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.93, 23,314.34 and 9,341.23 is: 12,889.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.93 : 23,314.34 = 9,341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.93/23,314.34 = 9,341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.93x = 23,314.34 × 9,341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.93x = 217,784,660.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,784,660.32/16,895.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,889.77

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