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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.76, 23,366.40 and 9,481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.76, 23,366.40 and 9,481.76 is: 13,083.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.76 : 23,366.40 = 9,481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.76/23,366.40 = 9,481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.76x = 23,366.40 × 9,481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.76x = 221,554,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,554,596.86/16,933.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,083.60

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