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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.64, 23,389.08 and 9,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.64, 23,389.08 and 9,395 is: 12,965.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.64 : 23,389.08 = 9,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.64/23,389.08 = 9,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.64x = 23,389.08 × 9,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.64x = 219,740,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,740,406.60/16,948.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.08

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