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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.99, 23,450.04 and 9,439.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.99, 23,450.04 and 9,439.29 is: 13,026.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.99 : 23,450.04 = 9,439.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.99/23,450.04 = 9,439.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.99x = 23,450.04 × 9,439.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.99x = 221,351,728.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,351,728.07/16,992.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.06

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