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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.62, 23,311.76 and 9,440.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.62, 23,311.76 and 9,440.62 is: 13,028.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.62 : 23,311.76 = 9,440.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.62/23,311.76 = 9,440.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.62x = 23,311.76 × 9,440.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.62x = 220,077,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,077,467.69/16,892.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.02

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