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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,920.71, 23,348.82 and 9,365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,920.71, 23,348.82 and 9,365.99 is: 12,924.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,920.71 : 23,348.82 = 9,365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,920.71/23,348.82 = 9,365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,920.71x = 23,348.82 × 9,365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,920.71x = 218,684,814.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,684,814.63/16,920.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.09

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