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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.02, 23,382.24 and 9,492.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.02, 23,382.24 and 9,492.02 is: 13,098.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.02 : 23,382.24 = 9,492.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.02/23,382.24 = 9,492.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.02x = 23,382.24 × 9,492.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.02x = 221,944,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,944,689.72/16,944.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,098.70

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