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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.59, 23,372.50 and 9,484.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.59, 23,372.50 and 9,484.59 is: 13,088.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.59 : 23,372.50 = 9,484.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.59/23,372.50 = 9,484.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.59x = 23,372.50 × 9,484.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.59x = 221,678,661.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,678,661.49/16,936.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,088.74

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