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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.20, 23,371.67 and 9,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.20, 23,371.67 and 9,279.40 is: 12,805.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.20 : 23,371.67 = 9,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.20/23,371.67 = 9,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.20x = 23,371.67 × 9,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.20x = 216,875,074.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,875,074.60/16,936.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.42

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