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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.55, 23,369.70 and 9,381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.55, 23,369.70 and 9,381.20 is: 12,946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.55 : 23,369.70 = 9,381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.55/23,369.70 = 9,381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.55x = 23,369.70 × 9,381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.55x = 219,235,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,235,712.79/16,934.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,946.06

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