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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.52, 23,332.36 and 9,455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.52, 23,332.36 and 9,455.52 is: 13,048.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.52 : 23,332.36 = 9,455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.52/23,332.36 = 9,455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.52x = 23,332.36 × 9,455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.52x = 220,619,596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,619,596.63/16,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,048.61

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