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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.92, 23,393 and 9,295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.92, 23,393 and 9,295.16 is: 12,826.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.92 : 23,393 = 9,295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.92/23,393 = 9,295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.92x = 23,393 × 9,295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.92x = 217,441,677.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,441,677.88/16,951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.96

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