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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,914, 23,341.32 and 9,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,914, 23,341.32 and 9,462 is: 13,057.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,914 : 23,341.32 = 9,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,914/23,341.32 = 9,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,914x = 23,341.32 × 9,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,914x = 220,855,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,855,569.84/16,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,057.56

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