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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,819.72, 23,211.30 and 9,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,819.72, 23,211.30 and 9,367.72 is: 12,927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,819.72 : 23,211.30 = 9,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,819.72/23,211.30 = 9,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,819.72x = 23,211.30 × 9,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,819.72x = 217,436,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,436,959.24/16,819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,927.50

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