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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.72, 23,330.04 and 9,453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.72, 23,330.04 and 9,453.72 is: 13,046.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.72 : 23,330.04 = 9,453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.72/23,330.04 = 9,453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.72x = 23,330.04 × 9,453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.72x = 220,555,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,555,665.75/16,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.22

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