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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,896.28, 23,316.78 and 9,444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,896.28, 23,316.78 and 9,444.28 is: 13,033.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,896.28 : 23,316.78 = 9,444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,896.28/23,316.78 = 9,444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,896.28x = 23,316.78 × 9,444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,896.28x = 220,210,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,210,199.02/16,896.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.06

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