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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.76, 23,397.32 and 9,401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.76, 23,397.32 and 9,401.10 is: 12,973.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.76 : 23,397.32 = 9,401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.76/23,397.32 = 9,401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.76x = 23,397.32 × 9,401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.76x = 219,960,545.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,960,545.05/16,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.38

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