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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.51, 23,328.09 and 9,452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.51, 23,328.09 and 9,452.51 is: 13,044.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.51 : 23,328.09 = 9,452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.51/23,328.09 = 9,452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.51x = 23,328.09 × 9,452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.51x = 220,508,887.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,508,887.37/16,904.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.39

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