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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.36, 23,350.71 and 9,367.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.36, 23,350.71 and 9,367.15 is: 12,926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.36 : 23,350.71 = 9,367.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.36/23,350.71 = 9,367.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.36x = 23,350.71 × 9,367.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.36x = 218,729,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,729,689.38/16,921.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.25

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