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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.62, 23,328.30 and 9,452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.62, 23,328.30 and 9,452.62 is: 13,044.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.62 : 23,328.30 = 9,452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.62/23,328.30 = 9,452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.62x = 23,328.30 × 9,452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.62x = 220,513,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,513,555.15/16,904.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.57

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