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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.98, 23,357.64 and 9,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.98, 23,357.64 and 9,372.28 is: 12,933.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.98 : 23,357.64 = 9,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.98/23,357.64 = 9,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.98x = 23,357.64 × 9,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.98x = 218,914,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,914,342.22/16,925.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.63

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