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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,896.64, 23,318.40 and 9,444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,896.64, 23,318.40 and 9,444.64 is: 13,034.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,896.64 : 23,318.40 = 9,444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,896.64/23,318.40 = 9,444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,896.64x = 23,318.40 × 9,444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,896.64x = 220,233,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,233,893.38/16,896.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.18

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