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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,926.78, 23,358.67 and 9,372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,926.78, 23,358.67 and 9,372.95 is: 12,934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,926.78 : 23,358.67 = 9,372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,926.78/23,358.67 = 9,372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,926.78x = 23,358.67 × 9,372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,926.78x = 218,939,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,939,610.92/16,926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.51

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