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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.48, 23,037.24 and 9,241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.48, 23,037.24 and 9,241.48 is: 12,753.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.48 : 23,037.24 = 9,241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.48/23,037.24 = 9,241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.48x = 23,037.24 × 9,241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.48x = 212,898,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,898,192.72/16,693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.37

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