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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.67, 23,390.57 and 9,397.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.67, 23,390.57 and 9,397.37 is: 12,969.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.67 : 23,390.57 = 9,397.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.67/23,390.57 = 9,397.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.67x = 23,390.57 × 9,397.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.67x = 219,809,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,809,840.80/16,948.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,969.15

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