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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.93, 23,324.72 and 9,449.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.93, 23,324.72 and 9,449.93 is: 13,040.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.93 : 23,324.72 = 9,449.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.93/23,324.72 = 9,449.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.93x = 23,324.72 × 9,449.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.93x = 220,416,924.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,416,924.02/16,901.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,040.93

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