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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.57, 23,358.28 and 9,372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.57, 23,358.28 and 9,372.45 is: 12,933.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.57 : 23,358.28 = 9,372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.57/23,358.28 = 9,372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.57x = 23,358.28 × 9,372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.57x = 218,924,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,924,311.39/16,926.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.77

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