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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.49, 23,355.23 and 9,370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.49, 23,355.23 and 9,370.83 is: 12,931.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.49 : 23,355.23 = 9,370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.49/23,355.23 = 9,370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.49x = 23,355.23 × 9,370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.49x = 218,857,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,857,889.94/16,924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.43

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