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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.53, 23,344.48 and 9,362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.53, 23,344.48 and 9,362.86 is: 12,920.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.53 : 23,344.48 = 9,362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.53/23,344.48 = 9,362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.53x = 23,344.48 × 9,362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.53x = 218,571,098.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,571,098.01/16,916.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.56

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