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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.35, 23,358.38 and 9,269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.35, 23,358.38 and 9,269.59 is: 12,792.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.35 : 23,358.38 = 9,269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.35/23,358.38 = 9,269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.35x = 23,358.38 × 9,269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.35x = 216,522,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,522,442.52/16,926.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.03

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