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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.53, 23,391.73 and 9,398.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.53, 23,391.73 and 9,398.23 is: 12,970.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.53 : 23,391.73 = 9,398.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.53/23,391.73 = 9,398.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.53x = 23,391.73 × 9,398.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.53x = 219,840,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,840,694.69/16,949.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.32

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