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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.68, 23,387.28 and 9,773.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.68, 23,387.28 and 9,773.93 is: 13,488.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.68 : 23,387.28 = 9,773.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.68/23,387.28 = 9,773.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.68x = 23,387.28 × 9,773.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.68x = 228,585,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,585,471.80/16,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,488.51

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