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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.98, 23,356.26 and 9,371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.98, 23,356.26 and 9,371.28 is: 12,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.98 : 23,356.26 = 9,371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.98/23,356.26 = 9,371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.98x = 23,356.26 × 9,371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.98x = 218,878,052.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,878,052.21/16,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.25

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