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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.41, 23,388.51 and 9,394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.41, 23,388.51 and 9,394.71 is: 12,964.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.41 : 23,388.51 = 9,394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.41/23,388.51 = 9,394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.41x = 23,388.51 × 9,394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.41x = 219,728,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,728,268.78/16,948.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,964.54

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