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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.19, 23,382.98 and 9,492.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.19, 23,382.98 and 9,492.19 is: 13,099.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.19 : 23,382.98 = 9,492.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.19/23,382.98 = 9,492.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.19x = 23,382.98 × 9,492.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.19x = 221,955,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,955,618.60/16,944.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.22

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