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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,692.92, 23,036.25 and 9,619.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,692.92, 23,036.25 and 9,619.16 is: 13,274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,692.92 : 23,036.25 = 9,619.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,692.92/23,036.25 = 9,619.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,692.92x = 23,036.25 × 9,619.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,692.92x = 221,589,374.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,589,374.55/16,692.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.45

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