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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.07, 23,389.48 and 9,395.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.07, 23,389.48 and 9,395.23 is: 12,965.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.07 : 23,389.48 = 9,395.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.07/23,389.48 = 9,395.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.07x = 23,389.48 × 9,395.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.07x = 219,749,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,749,544.18/16,949.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,965.29

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