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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,943.94, 23,380.40 and 9,389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,943.94, 23,380.40 and 9,389.90 is: 12,956.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,943.94 : 23,380.40 = 9,389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,943.94/23,380.40 = 9,389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,943.94x = 23,380.40 × 9,389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,943.94x = 219,539,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,539,699.89/16,943.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,956.83

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