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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,945.81, 23,385.22 and 9,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,945.81, 23,385.22 and 9,393.28 is: 12,962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,945.81 : 23,385.22 = 9,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,945.81/23,385.22 = 9,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,945.81x = 23,385.22 × 9,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,945.81x = 219,663,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,663,837.38/16,945.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.72

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