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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.67, 23,360.25 and 9,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.67, 23,360.25 and 9,373.84 is: 12,935.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.67 : 23,360.25 = 9,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.67/23,360.25 = 9,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.67x = 23,360.25 × 9,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.67x = 218,975,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,975,178.81/16,927.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,935.93

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