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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,900.93, 23,323.34 and 9,448.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,900.93, 23,323.34 and 9,448.93 is: 13,039.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,900.93 : 23,323.34 = 9,448.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,900.93/23,323.34 = 9,448.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,900.93x = 23,323.34 × 9,448.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,900.93x = 220,380,559.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,380,559.78/16,900.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.55

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