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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.06, 23,369.01 and 9,482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.06, 23,369.01 and 9,482.06 is: 13,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.06 : 23,369.01 = 9,482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.06/23,369.01 = 9,482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.06x = 23,369.01 × 9,482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.06x = 221,586,377.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,586,377.83/16,934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,085.25

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