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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.67, 23,363.01 and 9,375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.67, 23,363.01 and 9,375.84 is: 12,938.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.67 : 23,363.01 = 9,375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.67/23,363.01 = 9,375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.67x = 23,363.01 × 9,375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.67x = 219,047,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,047,843.68/16,929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,938.70

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