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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.44, 23,042.49 and 9,040.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.44, 23,042.49 and 9,040.79 is: 12,476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.44 : 23,042.49 = 9,040.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.44/23,042.49 = 9,040.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.44x = 23,042.49 × 9,040.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.44x = 208,322,313.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,322,313.17/16,697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.31

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