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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.52, 23,310.69 and 9,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.52, 23,310.69 and 9,338.26 is: 12,886.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.52 : 23,310.69 = 9,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.52/23,310.69 = 9,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.52x = 23,310.69 × 9,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.52x = 217,681,299.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,681,299.97/16,892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,886.25

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