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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,922.82, 23,353.20 and 9,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,922.82, 23,353.20 and 9,369 is: 12,929.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,922.82 : 23,353.20 = 9,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,922.82/23,353.20 = 9,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,922.82x = 23,353.20 × 9,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,922.82x = 218,796,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,796,130.80/16,922.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,929.06

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