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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.16, 23,356.38 and 9,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.16, 23,356.38 and 9,371.04 is: 12,931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.16 : 23,356.38 = 9,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.16/23,356.38 = 9,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.16x = 23,356.38 × 9,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.16x = 218,873,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,873,571.24/16,925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.85

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