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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.65, 23,387.41 and 9,393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.65, 23,387.41 and 9,393.93 is: 12,963.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.65 : 23,387.41 = 9,393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.65/23,387.41 = 9,393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.65x = 23,387.41 × 9,393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.65x = 219,699,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,699,692.42/16,947.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,963.43

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