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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.32, 23,351.46 and 9,368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.32, 23,351.46 and 9,368.18 is: 12,928.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.32 : 23,351.46 = 9,368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.32/23,351.46 = 9,368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.32x = 23,351.46 × 9,368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.32x = 218,760,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,760,680.54/16,921.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,928.11

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