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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.92, 23,174.19 and 9,340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.92, 23,174.19 and 9,340.92 is: 12,890.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.92 : 23,174.19 = 9,340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.92/23,174.19 = 9,340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.92x = 23,174.19 × 9,340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.92x = 216,468,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,468,254.85/16,792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,890.45

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