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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.08, 23,388.38 and 9,394.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.08, 23,388.38 and 9,394.54 is: 12,964.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.08 : 23,388.38 = 9,394.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.08/23,388.38 = 9,394.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.08x = 23,388.38 × 9,394.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.08x = 219,723,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,723,071.45/16,948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,964.48

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