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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,928.67, 23,361.63 and 9,374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,928.67, 23,361.63 and 9,374.84 is: 12,937.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,928.67 : 23,361.63 = 9,374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,928.67/23,361.63 = 9,374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,928.67x = 23,361.63 × 9,374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,928.67x = 219,011,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,011,543.39/16,928.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,937.32

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