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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.25, 23,327.87 and 9,452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.25, 23,327.87 and 9,452.25 is: 13,044.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.25 : 23,327.87 = 9,452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.25/23,327.87 = 9,452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.25x = 23,327.87 × 9,452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.25x = 220,500,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,500,811.95/16,904.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.11

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