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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.16, 23,395.12 and 9,783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.16, 23,395.12 and 9,783.36 is: 13,501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.16 : 23,395.12 = 9,783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.16/23,395.12 = 9,783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.16x = 23,395.12 × 9,783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.16x = 228,882,881.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,882,881.20/16,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.69

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