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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,939.62, 23,376.60 and 9,769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,939.62, 23,376.60 and 9,769.50 is: 13,481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,939.62 : 23,376.60 = 9,769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,939.62/23,376.60 = 9,769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,939.62x = 23,376.60 × 9,769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,939.62x = 228,377,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,377,693.70/16,939.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.87

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