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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.08, 23,393.80 and 9,500.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.08, 23,393.80 and 9,500.08 is: 13,110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.08 : 23,393.80 = 9,500.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.08/23,393.80 = 9,500.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.08x = 23,393.80 × 9,500.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.08x = 222,242,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,242,971.50/16,952.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,110.07

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