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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.93, 23,321.96 and 9,447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.93, 23,321.96 and 9,447.93 is: 13,038.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.93 : 23,321.96 = 9,447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.93/23,321.96 = 9,447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.93x = 23,321.96 × 9,447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.93x = 220,344,198.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,344,198.30/16,899.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,038.17

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