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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,928.46, 23,361.33 and 9,271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,928.46, 23,361.33 and 9,271.74 is: 12,795.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,928.46 : 23,361.33 = 9,271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,928.46/23,361.33 = 9,271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,928.46x = 23,361.33 × 9,271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,928.46x = 216,600,177.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,600,177.81/16,928.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.03

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