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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.44, 23,367.78 and 9,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.44, 23,367.78 and 9,481 is: 13,082.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.44 : 23,367.78 = 9,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.44/23,367.78 = 9,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.44x = 23,367.78 × 9,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.44x = 221,549,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,549,922.18/16,934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.80

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