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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.04, 23,397.92 and 9,503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.04, 23,397.92 and 9,503.04 is: 13,114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.04 : 23,397.92 = 9,503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.04/23,397.92 = 9,503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.04x = 23,397.92 × 9,503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.04x = 222,351,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,351,369.68/16,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,114.18

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