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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,897.62, 23,318.67 and 9,445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,897.62, 23,318.67 and 9,445.62 is: 13,034.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,897.62 : 23,318.67 = 9,445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,897.62/23,318.67 = 9,445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,897.62x = 23,318.67 × 9,445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,897.62x = 220,259,295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,259,295.73/16,897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.93

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