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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.01, 23,385.96 and 9,289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.01, 23,385.96 and 9,289.71 is: 12,820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.01 : 23,385.96 = 9,289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.01/23,385.96 = 9,289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.01x = 23,385.96 × 9,289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.01x = 217,248,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,248,786.47/16,946.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,820.06

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