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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,930.55, 23,362.38 and 9,376.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,930.55, 23,362.38 and 9,376.69 is: 12,938.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,930.55 : 23,362.38 = 9,376.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,930.55/23,362.38 = 9,376.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,930.55x = 23,362.38 × 9,376.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,930.55x = 219,061,736.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,061,736.52/16,930.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,938.84

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