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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,889.06, 23,306.91 and 9,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,889.06, 23,306.91 and 9,437.06 is: 13,023.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,889.06 : 23,306.91 = 9,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,889.06/23,306.91 = 9,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,889.06x = 23,306.91 × 9,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,889.06x = 219,948,730.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,948,730.96/16,889.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.15

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