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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.84, 23,364.54 and 9,378.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.84, 23,364.54 and 9,378.54 is: 12,943.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.84 : 23,364.54 = 9,378.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.84/23,364.54 = 9,378.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.84x = 23,364.54 × 9,378.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.84x = 219,125,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,125,272.97/16,929.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,943.14

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