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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,930.26, 23,363.78 and 9,273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,930.26, 23,363.78 and 9,273.51 is: 12,797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,930.26 : 23,363.78 = 9,273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,930.26/23,363.78 = 9,273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,930.26x = 23,363.78 × 9,273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,930.26x = 216,664,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,664,201.10/16,930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.45

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