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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,945.97, 23,385.61 and 9,392.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,945.97, 23,385.61 and 9,392.47 is: 12,961.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,945.97 : 23,385.61 = 9,392.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,945.97/23,385.61 = 9,392.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,945.97x = 23,385.61 × 9,392.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,945.97x = 219,648,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,648,476.47/16,945.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.70

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