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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.92, 23,357.58 and 9,371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.92, 23,357.58 and 9,371.58 is: 12,933.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.92 : 23,357.58 = 9,371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.92/23,357.58 = 9,371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.92x = 23,357.58 × 9,371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.92x = 218,897,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,897,429.58/16,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.44

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