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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.76, 23,329.86 and 9,352.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.76, 23,329.86 and 9,352.97 is: 12,906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.76 : 23,329.86 = 9,352.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.76/23,329.86 = 9,352.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.76x = 23,329.86 × 9,352.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.76x = 218,203,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,203,480.68/16,906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.29

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