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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.64, 23,394.60 and 9,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.64, 23,394.60 and 9,399 is: 12,970.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.64 : 23,394.60 = 9,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.64/23,394.60 = 9,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.64x = 23,394.60 × 9,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.64x = 219,885,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,885,845.40/16,952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.60

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