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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.23, 23,312.46 and 9,338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.23, 23,312.46 and 9,338.38 is: 12,887.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.23 : 23,312.46 = 9,338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.23/23,312.46 = 9,338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.23x = 23,312.46 × 9,338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.23x = 217,700,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,700,610.21/16,892.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,887.62

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