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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.73, 23,433.44 and 9,428.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.73, 23,433.44 and 9,428.91 is: 13,010.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.73 : 23,433.44 = 9,428.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.73/23,433.44 = 9,428.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.73x = 23,433.44 × 9,428.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.73x = 220,951,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,951,661.73/16,982.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,010.37

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