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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,940.48, 23,377.44 and 9,488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,940.48, 23,377.44 and 9,488.96 is: 13,094.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,940.48 : 23,377.44 = 9,488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,940.48/23,377.44 = 9,488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,940.48x = 23,377.44 × 9,488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,940.48x = 221,827,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,827,593.06/16,940.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,094.53

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