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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.63, 23,390.49 and 9,395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.63, 23,390.49 and 9,395.94 is: 12,966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.63 : 23,390.49 = 9,395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.63/23,390.49 = 9,395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.63x = 23,390.49 × 9,395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.63x = 219,775,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,775,750.35/16,949.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.40

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