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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.59, 23,334.49 and 9,252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.59, 23,334.49 and 9,252.38 is: 12,768.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.59 : 23,334.49 = 9,252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.59/23,334.49 = 9,252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.59x = 23,334.49 × 9,252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.59x = 215,899,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,899,550.98/16,908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.63

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