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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,914.80, 23,342.44 and 9,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,914.80, 23,342.44 and 9,361.44 is: 12,918.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,914.80 : 23,342.44 = 9,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,914.80/23,342.44 = 9,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,914.80x = 23,342.44 × 9,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,914.80x = 218,518,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,518,851.51/16,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,918.80

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