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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.88, 23,395.84 and 9,502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.88, 23,395.84 and 9,502.72 is: 13,112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.88 : 23,395.84 = 9,502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.88/23,395.84 = 9,502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.88x = 23,395.84 × 9,502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.88x = 222,324,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,324,116.68/16,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,112.69

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