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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.97, 23,394.83 and 9,296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.97, 23,394.83 and 9,296.22 is: 12,828.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.97 : 23,394.83 = 9,296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.97/23,394.83 = 9,296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.97x = 23,394.83 × 9,296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.97x = 217,483,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,483,440.06/16,952.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.63

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