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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.85, 23,385.80 and 9,393.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.85, 23,385.80 and 9,393.11 is: 12,962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.85 : 23,385.80 = 9,393.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.85/23,385.80 = 9,393.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.85x = 23,385.80 × 9,393.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.85x = 219,665,391.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,665,391.84/16,946.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.02

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