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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.40, 23,337.06 and 9,358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.40, 23,337.06 and 9,358.22 is: 12,913.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.40 : 23,337.06 = 9,358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.40/23,337.06 = 9,358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.40x = 23,337.06 × 9,358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.40x = 218,393,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,393,341.63/16,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,913.21

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