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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.12, 23,311.62 and 9,440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.12, 23,311.62 and 9,440.12 is: 13,027.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.12 : 23,311.62 = 9,440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.12/23,311.62 = 9,440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.12x = 23,311.62 × 9,440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.12x = 220,064,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,064,490.19/16,892.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.64

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