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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.26, 23,362.31 and 9,477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.26, 23,362.31 and 9,477.26 is: 13,078.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.26 : 23,362.31 = 9,477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.26/23,362.31 = 9,477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.26x = 23,362.31 × 9,477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.26x = 221,410,521.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,410,521.87/16,929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,078.57

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