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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.16, 23,388.16 and 9,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.16, 23,388.16 and 9,496 is: 13,104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.16 : 23,388.16 = 9,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.16/23,388.16 = 9,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.16x = 23,388.16 × 9,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.16x = 222,093,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,093,967.36/16,948.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,104.31

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