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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.73, 23,355.83 and 9,370.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.73, 23,355.83 and 9,370.89 is: 12,931.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.73 : 23,355.83 = 9,370.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.73/23,355.83 = 9,370.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.73x = 23,355.83 × 9,370.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.73x = 218,864,866.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,864,866.93/16,924.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.66

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