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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.78, 23,367.33 and 9,379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.78, 23,367.33 and 9,379.35 is: 12,943.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.78 : 23,367.33 = 9,379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.78/23,367.33 = 9,379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.78x = 23,367.33 × 9,379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.78x = 219,170,366.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,170,366.64/16,932.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,943.55

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