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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.63, 23,354.55 and 9,471.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.63, 23,354.55 and 9,471.63 is: 13,070.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.63 : 23,354.55 = 9,471.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.63/23,354.55 = 9,471.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.63x = 23,354.55 × 9,471.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.63x = 221,205,656.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,205,656.42/16,923.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.82

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