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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.94, 23,341.03 and 9,359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.94, 23,341.03 and 9,359.59 is: 12,916.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.94 : 23,341.03 = 9,359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.94/23,341.03 = 9,359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.94x = 23,341.03 × 9,359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.94x = 218,462,389.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,462,389.23/16,912.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,916.88

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