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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,821, 23,212.98 and 9,369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,821, 23,212.98 and 9,369.48 is: 12,929.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,821 : 23,212.98 = 9,369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,821/23,212.98 = 9,369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,821x = 23,212.98 × 9,369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,821x = 217,493,551.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,493,551.85/16,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.88

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