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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.56, 23,448.97 and 9,439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.56, 23,448.97 and 9,439.41 is: 13,025.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.56 : 23,448.97 = 9,439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.56/23,448.97 = 9,439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.56x = 23,448.97 × 9,439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.56x = 221,344,383.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,344,383.19/16,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.96

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