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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.30, 23,366.92 and 9,379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.30, 23,366.92 and 9,379.18 is: 12,942.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.30 : 23,366.92 = 9,379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.30/23,366.92 = 9,379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.30x = 23,366.92 × 9,379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.30x = 219,162,548.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,162,548.73/16,933.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,942.70

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