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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.02, 23,350.20 and 9,264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.02, 23,350.20 and 9,264.14 is: 12,784.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.02 : 23,350.20 = 9,264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.02/23,350.20 = 9,264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.02x = 23,350.20 × 9,264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.02x = 216,319,521.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,319,521.83/16,921.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,784.07

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