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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,821.50, 23,214.39 and 9,369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,821.50, 23,214.39 and 9,369.50 is: 12,930.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,821.50 : 23,214.39 = 9,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,821.50/23,214.39 = 9,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,821.50x = 23,214.39 × 9,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,821.50x = 217,507,227.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,507,227.11/16,821.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.31

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