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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.05, 23,392.47 and 9,398.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.05, 23,392.47 and 9,398.75 is: 12,971.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.05 : 23,392.47 = 9,398.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.05/23,392.47 = 9,398.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.05x = 23,392.47 × 9,398.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.05x = 219,859,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,859,860.45/16,950.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,971.05

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