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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.50, 23,369.79 and 9,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.50, 23,369.79 and 9,481.50 is: 13,085.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.50 : 23,369.79 = 9,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.50/23,369.79 = 9,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.50x = 23,369.79 × 9,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.50x = 221,580,663.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,580,663.89/16,933.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.34

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