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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.91, 23,389.20 and 9,395.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.91, 23,389.20 and 9,395.21 is: 12,965.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.91 : 23,389.20 = 9,395.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.91/23,389.20 = 9,395.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.91x = 23,389.20 × 9,395.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.91x = 219,746,445.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,746,445.73/16,948.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.23

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