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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.22, 23,036.93 and 9,139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.22, 23,036.93 and 9,139.43 is: 12,612.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.22 : 23,036.93 = 9,139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.22/23,036.93 = 9,139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.22x = 23,036.93 × 9,139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.22x = 210,544,248.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,544,248.27/16,693.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,612.56

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