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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,821.52, 23,213.78 and 9,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,821.52, 23,213.78 and 9,369.52 is: 12,929.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,821.52 : 23,213.78 = 9,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,821.52/23,213.78 = 9,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,821.52x = 23,213.78 × 9,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,821.52x = 217,501,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,501,975.99/16,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.98

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