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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.02, 23,397.93 and 9,402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.02, 23,397.93 and 9,402.72 is: 12,976.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.02 : 23,397.93 = 9,402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.02/23,397.93 = 9,402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.02x = 23,397.93 × 9,402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.02x = 220,004,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,004,184.37/16,954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,976.52

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