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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.16, 23,245.60 and 9,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.16, 23,245.60 and 9,392 is: 12,961.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.16 : 23,245.60 = 9,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.16/23,245.60 = 9,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.16x = 23,245.60 × 9,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.16x = 218,322,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,322,675.20/16,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.33

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