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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,942.87, 23,380.85 and 9,388.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,942.87, 23,380.85 and 9,388.91 is: 12,956.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,942.87 : 23,380.85 = 9,388.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,942.87/23,380.85 = 9,388.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,942.87x = 23,380.85 × 9,388.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,942.87x = 219,520,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,520,778.30/16,942.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,956.53

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