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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.38, 23,368.08 and 9,481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.38, 23,368.08 and 9,481.38 is: 13,084.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.38 : 23,368.08 = 9,481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.38/23,368.08 = 9,481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.38x = 23,368.08 × 9,481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.38x = 221,561,646.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,561,646.35/16,933.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,084.31

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