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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.52, 23,344.56 and 9,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.52, 23,344.56 and 9,464.52 is: 13,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.52 : 23,344.56 = 9,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.52/23,344.56 = 9,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.52x = 23,344.56 × 9,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.52x = 220,945,055.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,945,055.01/16,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.90

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