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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,938.76, 23,373.30 and 9,486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,938.76, 23,373.30 and 9,486.76 is: 13,090.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,938.76 : 23,373.30 = 9,486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,938.76/23,373.30 = 9,486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,938.76x = 23,373.30 × 9,486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,938.76x = 221,736,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,736,887.51/16,938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,090.50

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