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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.52, 23,354.40 and 9,471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.52, 23,354.40 and 9,471.52 is: 13,070.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.52 : 23,354.40 = 9,471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.52/23,354.40 = 9,471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.52x = 23,354.40 × 9,471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.52x = 221,201,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,201,666.69/16,923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.67

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