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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.79, 23,362.46 and 9,272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.79, 23,362.46 and 9,272.94 is: 12,796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.79 : 23,362.46 = 9,272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.79/23,362.46 = 9,272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.79x = 23,362.46 × 9,272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.79x = 216,638,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,638,752.30/16,929.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.30

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