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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.52, 23,204.10 and 9,362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.52, 23,204.10 and 9,362.52 is: 12,920.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.52 : 23,204.10 = 9,362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.52/23,204.10 = 9,362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.52x = 23,204.10 × 9,362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.52x = 217,248,850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,248,850.33/16,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.31

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