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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.68, 23,354.52 and 9,471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.68, 23,354.52 and 9,471.68 is: 13,070.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.68 : 23,354.52 = 9,471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.68/23,354.52 = 9,471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.68x = 23,354.52 × 9,471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.68x = 221,206,539.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,206,539.99/16,923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.83

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