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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.83, 23,365.01 and 9,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.83, 23,365.01 and 9,377.30 is: 12,939.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.83 : 23,365.01 = 9,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.83/23,365.01 = 9,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.83x = 23,365.01 × 9,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.83x = 219,100,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,100,737.38/16,932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,939.40

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