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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,913.94, 23,342.41 and 9,360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,913.94, 23,342.41 and 9,360.59 is: 12,918.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913.94 : 23,342.41 = 9,360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913.94/23,342.41 = 9,360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913.94x = 23,342.41 × 9,360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913.94x = 218,498,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,498,729.62/16,913.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,918.26

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