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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.91, 23,353.21 and 9,369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.91, 23,353.21 and 9,369.78 is: 12,930.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.91 : 23,353.21 = 9,369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.91/23,353.21 = 9,369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.91x = 23,353.21 × 9,369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.91x = 218,814,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,814,364.13/16,921.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.83

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