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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.16, 23,355.38 and 9,370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.16, 23,355.38 and 9,370.70 is: 12,931.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.16 : 23,355.38 = 9,370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.16/23,355.38 = 9,370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.16x = 23,355.38 × 9,370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.16x = 218,856,259.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,856,259.37/16,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.59

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