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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.65, 23,366.12 and 9,378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.65, 23,366.12 and 9,378.12 is: 12,940.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.65 : 23,366.12 = 9,378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.65/23,366.12 = 9,378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.65x = 23,366.12 × 9,378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.65x = 219,130,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,130,183.91/16,933.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.52

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