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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,920.82, 23,350.45 and 9,366.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,920.82, 23,350.45 and 9,366.99 is: 12,926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,920.82 : 23,350.45 = 9,366.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,920.82/23,350.45 = 9,366.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,920.82x = 23,350.45 × 9,366.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,920.82x = 218,723,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,723,384.81/16,920.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.29

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