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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,920.55, 23,349.99 and 9,366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,920.55, 23,349.99 and 9,366.45 is: 12,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,920.55 : 23,349.99 = 9,366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,920.55/23,349.99 = 9,366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,920.55x = 23,349.99 × 9,366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,920.55x = 218,706,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,706,513.84/16,920.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,925.50

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