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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.59, 23,330.14 and 9,352.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.59, 23,330.14 and 9,352.07 is: 12,906.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.59 : 23,330.14 = 9,352.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.59/23,330.14 = 9,352.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.59x = 23,330.14 × 9,352.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.59x = 218,185,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,185,102.39/16,905.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.09

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