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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.84, 23,359.92 and 9,374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.84, 23,359.92 and 9,374.48 is: 12,936.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.84 : 23,359.92 = 9,374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.84/23,359.92 = 9,374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.84x = 23,359.92 × 9,374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.84x = 218,987,102.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,987,102.84/16,927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,936.51

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