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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.77, 23,394.82 and 9,400.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.77, 23,394.82 and 9,400.47 is: 12,973.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.77 : 23,394.82 = 9,400.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.77/23,394.82 = 9,400.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.77x = 23,394.82 × 9,400.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.77x = 219,922,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,922,186.59/16,951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.41

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