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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.58, 23,359.41 and 9,372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.58, 23,359.41 and 9,372.91 is: 12,935.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.58 : 23,359.41 = 9,372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.58/23,359.41 = 9,372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.58x = 23,359.41 × 9,372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.58x = 218,945,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,945,647.58/16,926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,935.02

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