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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.02, 23,331.45 and 9,455.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.02, 23,331.45 and 9,455.02 is: 13,047.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.02 : 23,331.45 = 9,455.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.02/23,331.45 = 9,455.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.02x = 23,331.45 × 9,455.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.02x = 220,599,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,599,326.38/16,907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,047.79

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