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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.68, 23,358.78 and 9,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.68, 23,358.78 and 9,373.40 is: 12,935.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.68 : 23,358.78 = 9,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.68/23,358.78 = 9,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.68x = 23,358.78 × 9,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.68x = 218,951,188.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,951,188.45/16,926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,935.27

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