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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,913.61, 23,340.20 and 9,360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,913.61, 23,340.20 and 9,360.26 is: 12,916.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913.61 : 23,340.20 = 9,360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913.61/23,340.20 = 9,360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913.61x = 23,340.20 × 9,360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913.61x = 218,470,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,470,229.60/16,913.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,916.83

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