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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,940.56, 23,376.92 and 9,949.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,940.56, 23,376.92 and 9,949.67 is: 13,729.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,940.56 : 23,376.92 = 9,949.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,940.56/23,376.92 = 9,949.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,940.56x = 23,376.92 × 9,949.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,940.56x = 232,592,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,592,639.62/16,940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.93

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