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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.38, 23,366.70 and 9,480.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.38, 23,366.70 and 9,480.38 is: 13,082.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.38 : 23,366.70 = 9,480.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.38/23,366.70 = 9,480.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.38x = 23,366.70 × 9,480.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.38x = 221,525,078.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,525,078.51/16,932.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,082.93

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