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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.84, 23,352 and 9,469.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.84, 23,352 and 9,469.84 is: 13,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.84 : 23,352 = 9,469.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.84/23,352 = 9,469.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.84x = 23,352 × 9,469.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.84x = 221,139,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,139,703.68/16,921.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.30

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