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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923.97, 23,355.01 and 9,369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923.97, 23,355.01 and 9,369.85 is: 12,930.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923.97 : 23,355.01 = 9,369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923.97/23,355.01 = 9,369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923.97x = 23,355.01 × 9,369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923.97x = 218,832,867.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,832,867.55/16,923.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.35

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