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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,953.12, 23,396.58 and 9,878.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,953.12, 23,396.58 and 9,878.04 is: 13,632.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,953.12 : 23,396.58 = 9,878.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,953.12/23,396.58 = 9,878.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,953.12x = 23,396.58 × 9,878.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,953.12x = 231,112,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,112,353.10/16,953.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.44

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