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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.79, 23,392.67 and 9,399.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.79, 23,392.67 and 9,399.05 is: 12,969.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.79 : 23,392.67 = 9,399.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.79/23,392.67 = 9,399.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.79x = 23,392.67 × 9,399.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.79x = 219,868,930.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,868,930.31/16,952.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,969.48

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