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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,942.39, 23,380.50 and 9,490.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,942.39, 23,380.50 and 9,490.39 is: 13,096.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,942.39 : 23,380.50 = 9,490.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,942.39/23,380.50 = 9,490.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,942.39x = 23,380.50 × 9,490.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,942.39x = 221,890,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,890,063.40/16,942.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,096.74

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