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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.88, 23,390.77 and 9,497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.88, 23,390.77 and 9,497.88 is: 13,107.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.88 : 23,390.77 = 9,497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.88/23,390.77 = 9,497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.88x = 23,390.77 × 9,497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.88x = 222,162,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,162,726.57/16,949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,107.04

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