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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,820.13, 23,211.77 and 9,368.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,820.13, 23,211.77 and 9,368.13 is: 12,928.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,820.13 : 23,211.77 = 9,368.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,820.13/23,211.77 = 9,368.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,820.13x = 23,211.77 × 9,368.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,820.13x = 217,450,786.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,450,786.25/16,820.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,928.01

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