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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.08, 23,354.40 and 9,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.08, 23,354.40 and 9,370.20 is: 12,930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.08 : 23,354.40 = 9,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.08/23,354.40 = 9,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.08x = 23,354.40 × 9,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.08x = 218,835,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,835,398.88/16,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.42

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