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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,945.52, 23,385.69 and 9,392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,945.52, 23,385.69 and 9,392.76 is: 12,962.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,945.52 : 23,385.69 = 9,392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,945.52/23,385.69 = 9,392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,945.52x = 23,385.69 × 9,392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,945.52x = 219,656,173.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,656,173.60/16,945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,962.50

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