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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.37, 23,449.79 and 9,439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.37, 23,449.79 and 9,439.41 is: 13,026.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.37 : 23,449.79 = 9,439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.37/23,449.79 = 9,439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.37x = 23,449.79 × 9,439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.37x = 221,352,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,352,182.22/16,992.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.56

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