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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.44, 23,377.28 and 9,385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.44, 23,377.28 and 9,385.88 is: 12,951.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.44 : 23,377.28 = 9,385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.44/23,377.28 = 9,385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.44x = 23,377.28 × 9,385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.44x = 219,416,180.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,416,180.99/16,941.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,951.45

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