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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,689.89, 23,032.10 and 9,237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,689.89, 23,032.10 and 9,237.89 is: 12,748.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,689.89 : 23,032.10 = 9,237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,689.89/23,032.10 = 9,237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,689.89x = 23,032.10 × 9,237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,689.89x = 212,767,960.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,767,960.08/16,689.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.31

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