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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.52, 23,396.73 and 9,502.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.52, 23,396.73 and 9,502.52 is: 13,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.52 : 23,396.73 = 9,502.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.52/23,396.73 = 9,502.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.52x = 23,396.73 × 9,502.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.52x = 222,327,894.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,327,894.76/16,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.19

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