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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,922.20, 23,349.52 and 9,850.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,922.20, 23,349.52 and 9,850.92 is: 13,592.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,922.20 : 23,349.52 = 9,850.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,922.20/23,349.52 = 9,850.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,922.20x = 23,349.52 × 9,850.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,922.20x = 230,014,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,014,253.56/16,922.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.46

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