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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,690.39, 23,032.79 and 9,238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,690.39, 23,032.79 and 9,238.39 is: 12,749.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,690.39 : 23,032.79 = 9,238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,690.39/23,032.79 = 9,238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,690.39x = 23,032.79 × 9,238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,690.39x = 212,785,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,785,896.81/16,690.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.01

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