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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.70, 23,363.01 and 9,272.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.70, 23,363.01 and 9,272.95 is: 12,796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.70 : 23,363.01 = 9,272.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.70/23,363.01 = 9,272.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.70x = 23,363.01 × 9,272.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.70x = 216,643,965.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,643,965.17/16,929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.68

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