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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,821.72, 23,214.06 and 9,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,821.72, 23,214.06 and 9,369.72 is: 12,930.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,821.72 : 23,214.06 = 9,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,821.72/23,214.06 = 9,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,821.72x = 23,214.06 × 9,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,821.72x = 217,509,242.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,509,242.26/16,821.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.26

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