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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.19, 23,357.56 and 9,372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.19, 23,357.56 and 9,372.83 is: 12,934.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.19 : 23,357.56 = 9,372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.19/23,357.56 = 9,372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.19x = 23,357.56 × 9,372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.19x = 218,926,439.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,926,439.09/16,926.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.18

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