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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.93, 23,366.61 and 9,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.93, 23,366.61 and 9,276.24 is: 12,800.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.93 : 23,366.61 = 9,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.93/23,366.61 = 9,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.93x = 23,366.61 × 9,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.93x = 216,754,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,754,282.35/16,932.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.75

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