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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.60, 23,354.28 and 9,369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.60, 23,354.28 and 9,369.77 is: 12,930.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.60 : 23,354.28 = 9,369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.60/23,354.28 = 9,369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.60x = 23,354.28 × 9,369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.60x = 218,824,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,824,115.34/16,923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.12

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