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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.84, 23,356.26 and 9,372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.84, 23,356.26 and 9,372.54 is: 12,934.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.84 : 23,356.26 = 9,372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.84/23,356.26 = 9,372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.84x = 23,356.26 × 9,372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.84x = 218,907,481.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,907,481.10/16,923.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.86

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