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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929, 23,362.22 and 9,375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929, 23,362.22 and 9,375.48 is: 12,938.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929 : 23,362.22 = 9,375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929/23,362.22 = 9,375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929x = 23,362.22 × 9,375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929x = 219,032,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,032,026.37/16,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,938.27

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