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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.44, 23,366.40 and 9,480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.44, 23,366.40 and 9,480 is: 13,081.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.44 : 23,366.40 = 9,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.44/23,366.40 = 9,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.44x = 23,366.40 × 9,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.44x = 221,513,472
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,513,472/16,933.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,081.42

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