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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.66, 23,358.66 and 9,372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.66, 23,358.66 and 9,372.96 is: 12,934.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.66 : 23,358.66 = 9,372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.66/23,358.66 = 9,372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.66x = 23,358.66 × 9,372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.66x = 218,939,785.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,939,785.83/16,926.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.61

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