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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.16, 23,036.48 and 9,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.16, 23,036.48 and 9,036.44 is: 12,470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.16 : 23,036.48 = 9,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.16/23,036.48 = 9,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.16x = 23,036.48 × 9,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.16x = 208,167,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,167,642.85/16,693.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,470.24

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