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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,896.36, 23,314.93 and 9,341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,896.36, 23,314.93 and 9,341.67 is: 12,890.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,896.36 : 23,314.93 = 9,341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,896.36/23,314.93 = 9,341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,896.36x = 23,314.93 × 9,341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,896.36x = 217,800,382.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,800,382.13/16,896.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,890.37

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