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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.65, 23,394.31 and 9,398.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.65, 23,394.31 and 9,398.92 is: 12,970.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.65 : 23,394.31 = 9,398.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.65/23,394.31 = 9,398.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.65x = 23,394.31 × 9,398.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.65x = 219,881,248.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,881,248.15/16,952.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.32

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