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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.12, 23,397.96 and 9,879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.12, 23,397.96 and 9,879.04 is: 13,633.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.12 : 23,397.96 = 9,879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.12/23,397.96 = 9,879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.12x = 23,397.96 × 9,879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.12x = 231,149,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,149,382.76/16,954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.82

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