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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.92, 23,357.36 and 9,372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.92, 23,357.36 and 9,372.78 is: 12,934.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.92 : 23,357.36 = 9,372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.92/23,357.36 = 9,372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.92x = 23,357.36 × 9,372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.92x = 218,923,396.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,923,396.66/16,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.97

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