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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.52, 23,328.22 and 9,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.52, 23,328.22 and 9,452.52 is: 13,044.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.52 : 23,328.22 = 9,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.52/23,328.22 = 9,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.52x = 23,328.22 × 9,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.52x = 220,510,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,510,466.11/16,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.47

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