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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.46, 23,359.95 and 9,270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.46, 23,359.95 and 9,270.74 is: 12,793.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.46 : 23,359.95 = 9,270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.46/23,359.95 = 9,270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.46x = 23,359.95 × 9,270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.46x = 216,564,022.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,564,022.86/16,927.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.65

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