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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.84, 23,394.51 and 9,399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.84, 23,394.51 and 9,399.03 is: 12,970.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.84 : 23,394.51 = 9,399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.84/23,394.51 = 9,399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.84x = 23,394.51 × 9,399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.84x = 219,885,701.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,885,701.33/16,952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.43

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