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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.44, 23,351.64 and 9,160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.44, 23,351.64 and 9,160.25 is: 12,641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.44 : 23,351.64 = 9,160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.44/23,351.64 = 9,160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.44x = 23,351.64 × 9,160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.44x = 213,906,860.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,906,860.31/16,921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,641.17

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