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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.02, 23,357.60 and 9,752.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.02, 23,357.60 and 9,752.54 is: 13,459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.02 : 23,357.60 = 9,752.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.02/23,357.60 = 9,752.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.02x = 23,357.60 × 9,752.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.02x = 227,795,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,795,928.30/16,924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.92

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