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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.34, 23,223.21 and 9,376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.34, 23,223.21 and 9,376.34 is: 12,939.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.34 : 23,223.21 = 9,376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.34/23,223.21 = 9,376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.34x = 23,223.21 × 9,376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.34x = 217,748,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,748,712.85/16,828.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,939.41

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