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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.50, 23,386.44 and 9,494.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.50, 23,386.44 and 9,494.50 is: 13,102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.50 : 23,386.44 = 9,494.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.50/23,386.44 = 9,494.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.50x = 23,386.44 × 9,494.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.50x = 222,042,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,042,554.58/16,946.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,102.56

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