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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.42, 23,408.76 and 9,893.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.42, 23,408.76 and 9,893.26 is: 13,647.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.42 : 23,408.76 = 9,893.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.42/23,408.76 = 9,893.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.42x = 23,408.76 × 9,893.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.42x = 231,588,948.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,588,948.96/16,969.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,647.43

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