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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,935.66, 23,371.08 and 9,483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,935.66, 23,371.08 and 9,483.66 is: 13,087.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,935.66 : 23,371.08 = 9,483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,935.66/23,371.08 = 9,483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,935.66x = 23,371.08 × 9,483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,935.66x = 221,643,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,643,376.55/16,935.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,087.38

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