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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,919.72, 23,348.88 and 9,365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,919.72, 23,348.88 and 9,365.61 is: 12,924.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,919.72 : 23,348.88 = 9,365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,919.72/23,348.88 = 9,365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,919.72x = 23,348.88 × 9,365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,919.72x = 218,676,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,676,585.08/16,919.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.36

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