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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.18, 23,327.82 and 9,452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.18, 23,327.82 and 9,452.18 is: 13,044.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.18 : 23,327.82 = 9,452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.18/23,327.82 = 9,452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.18x = 23,327.82 × 9,452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.18x = 220,498,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,498,753.65/16,904.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.04

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