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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.26, 23,436.45 and 9,429.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.26, 23,436.45 and 9,429.39 is: 13,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.26 : 23,436.45 = 9,429.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.26/23,436.45 = 9,429.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.26x = 23,436.45 × 9,429.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.26x = 220,991,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,991,552.56/16,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.32

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