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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,920.01, 23,349.28 and 9,366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,920.01, 23,349.28 and 9,366.34 is: 12,925.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,920.01 : 23,349.28 = 9,366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,920.01/23,349.28 = 9,366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,920.01x = 23,349.28 × 9,366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,920.01x = 218,697,131.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,697,131.66/16,920.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,925.35

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