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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.80, 23,354.48 and 9,370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.80, 23,354.48 and 9,370.14 is: 12,930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.80 : 23,354.48 = 9,370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.80/23,354.48 = 9,370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.80x = 23,354.48 × 9,370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.80x = 218,834,747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,834,747.23/16,923.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.59

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