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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.94, 23,345.21 and 9,363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.94, 23,345.21 and 9,363.29 is: 12,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.94 : 23,345.21 = 9,363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.94/23,345.21 = 9,363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.94x = 23,345.21 × 9,363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.94x = 218,587,971.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,587,971.34/16,916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,921.25

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