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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,981.70, 23,437.52 and 9,430.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,981.70, 23,437.52 and 9,430.47 is: 13,015.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,981.70 : 23,437.52 = 9,430.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,981.70/23,437.52 = 9,430.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,981.70x = 23,437.52 × 9,430.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,981.70x = 221,026,829.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,026,829.23/16,981.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,015.59

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