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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.52, 23,233.08 and 9,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.52, 23,233.08 and 9,383.52 is: 12,949.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.52 : 23,233.08 = 9,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.52/23,233.08 = 9,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.52x = 23,233.08 × 9,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.52x = 218,008,070.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,008,070.84/16,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,949.29

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