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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,939.62, 23,376.37 and 9,385.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,939.62, 23,376.37 and 9,385.93 is: 12,952.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,939.62 : 23,376.37 = 9,385.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,939.62/23,376.37 = 9,385.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,939.62x = 23,376.37 × 9,385.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,939.62x = 219,408,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,408,890.73/16,939.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,952.41

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