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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.63, 23,394.63 and 9,398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.63, 23,394.63 and 9,398.94 is: 12,970.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.63 : 23,394.63 = 9,398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.63/23,394.63 = 9,398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.63x = 23,394.63 × 9,398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.63x = 219,884,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,884,723.69/16,952.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.54

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