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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.88, 23,107.93 and 9,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.88, 23,107.93 and 9,292.88 is: 12,824.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.88 : 23,107.93 = 9,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.88/23,107.93 = 9,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.88x = 23,107.93 × 9,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.88x = 214,739,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,739,081.77/16,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,824.17

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