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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.88, 23,355.82 and 9,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.88, 23,355.82 and 9,371.04 is: 12,932.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.88 : 23,355.82 = 9,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.88/23,355.82 = 9,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.88x = 23,355.82 × 9,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.88x = 218,868,418.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,868,418.29/16,923.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.52

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