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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.88, 23,397.22 and 9,503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.88, 23,397.22 and 9,503.72 is: 13,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.88 : 23,397.22 = 9,503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.88/23,397.22 = 9,503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.88x = 23,397.22 × 9,503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.88x = 222,360,627.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,360,627.66/16,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,114.07

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