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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.02, 23,409.84 and 9,512.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.02, 23,409.84 and 9,512.02 is: 13,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.02 : 23,409.84 = 9,512.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.02/23,409.84 = 9,512.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.02x = 23,409.84 × 9,512.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.02x = 222,674,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,674,866.28/16,964.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.30

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