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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,818.72, 23,209.92 and 9,366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,818.72, 23,209.92 and 9,366.72 is: 12,926.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,818.72 : 23,209.92 = 9,366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,818.72/23,209.92 = 9,366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,818.72x = 23,209.92 × 9,366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,818.72x = 217,400,821.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,400,821.86/16,818.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.12

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