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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.36, 23,362.92 and 9,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.36, 23,362.92 and 9,376.20 is: 12,939.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.36 : 23,362.92 = 9,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.36/23,362.92 = 9,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.36x = 23,362.92 × 9,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.36x = 219,055,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,055,410.50/16,929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,939.38

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