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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.91, 23,453.97 and 9,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.91, 23,453.97 and 9,441.84 is: 13,031.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.91 : 23,453.97 = 9,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.91/23,453.97 = 9,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.91x = 23,453.97 × 9,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.91x = 221,448,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,448,508.75/16,992.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.82

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