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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.48, 23,339.20 and 9,460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.48, 23,339.20 and 9,460.48 is: 13,055.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.48 : 23,339.20 = 9,460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.48/23,339.20 = 9,460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.48x = 23,339.20 × 9,460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.48x = 220,800,034.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,800,034.82/16,912.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,055.45

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