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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.38, 23,358.42 and 9,474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.38, 23,358.42 and 9,474.38 is: 13,074.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.38 : 23,358.42 = 9,474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.38/23,358.42 = 9,474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.38x = 23,358.42 × 9,474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.38x = 221,306,430.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,306,430.49/16,926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,074.65

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