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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.40, 23,354.34 and 9,369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.40, 23,354.34 and 9,369.95 is: 12,930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.40 : 23,354.34 = 9,369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.40/23,354.34 = 9,369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.40x = 23,354.34 × 9,369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.40x = 218,828,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,828,998.08/16,923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.56

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