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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.80, 23,339.69 and 9,359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.80, 23,339.69 and 9,359.45 is: 12,916.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.80 : 23,339.69 = 9,359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.80/23,339.69 = 9,359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.80x = 23,339.69 × 9,359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.80x = 218,446,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,446,498.07/16,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,916.05

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