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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.04, 23,450.22 and 9,438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.04, 23,450.22 and 9,438.76 is: 13,026.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.04 : 23,450.22 = 9,438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.04/23,450.22 = 9,438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.04x = 23,450.22 × 9,438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.04x = 221,340,998.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,340,998.53/16,992.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.16

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