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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.42, 23,451.02 and 9,440.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.42, 23,451.02 and 9,440.22 is: 13,028.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.42 : 23,451.02 = 9,440.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.42/23,451.02 = 9,440.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.42x = 23,451.02 × 9,440.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.42x = 221,382,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,382,788.02/16,992.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.33

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