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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.92, 23,389.51 and 9,496.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.92, 23,389.51 and 9,496.92 is: 13,105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.92 : 23,389.51 = 9,496.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.92/23,389.51 = 9,496.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.92x = 23,389.51 × 9,496.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.92x = 222,128,305.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,128,305.31/16,948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,105.75

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