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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.38, 23,256.28 and 9,400.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.38, 23,256.28 and 9,400.38 is: 12,972.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.38 : 23,256.28 = 9,400.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.38/23,256.28 = 9,400.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.38x = 23,256.28 × 9,400.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.38x = 218,617,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,617,729.60/16,852.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,972.52

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