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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.29, 23,389.23 and 9,396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.29, 23,389.23 and 9,396.55 is: 12,966.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.29 : 23,389.23 = 9,396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.29/23,389.23 = 9,396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.29x = 23,389.23 × 9,396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.29x = 219,777,952.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,777,952.21/16,950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.03

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