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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,692.52, 23,035.74 and 9,138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,692.52, 23,035.74 and 9,138.92 is: 12,611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,692.52 : 23,035.74 = 9,138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,692.52/23,035.74 = 9,138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,692.52x = 23,035.74 × 9,138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,692.52x = 210,521,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,521,785.00/16,692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,611.74

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