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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.58, 23,397.02 and 9,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.58, 23,397.02 and 9,297.92 is: 12,830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.58 : 23,397.02 = 9,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.58/23,397.02 = 9,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.58x = 23,397.02 × 9,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.58x = 217,543,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,543,620.20/16,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.96

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