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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.36, 23,354.85 and 9,370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.36, 23,354.85 and 9,370.16 is: 12,930.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.36 : 23,354.85 = 9,370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.36/23,354.85 = 9,370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.36x = 23,354.85 × 9,370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.36x = 218,838,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,838,681.28/16,924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.40

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