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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.92, 23,393.66 and 9,399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.92, 23,393.66 and 9,399.62 is: 12,972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.92 : 23,393.66 = 9,399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.92/23,393.66 = 9,399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.92x = 23,393.66 × 9,399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.92x = 219,891,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,891,552.33/16,950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,972.25

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