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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.32, 23,351.14 and 9,367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.32, 23,351.14 and 9,367.49 is: 12,926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.32 : 23,351.14 = 9,367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.32/23,351.14 = 9,367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.32x = 23,351.14 × 9,367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.32x = 218,741,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,741,523.60/16,921.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.98

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