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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.33, 23,058.50 and 9,440.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.33, 23,058.50 and 9,440.75 is: 13,028.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.33 : 23,058.50 = 9,440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.33/23,058.50 = 9,440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.33x = 23,058.50 × 9,440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.33x = 217,689,418.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,689,418.58/16,709.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.02

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