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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.58, 23,382.96 and 9,392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.58, 23,382.96 and 9,392.58 is: 12,959.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.58 : 23,382.96 = 9,392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.58/23,382.96 = 9,392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.58x = 23,382.96 × 9,392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.58x = 219,626,322.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,626,322.44/16,946.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.92

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