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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.44, 23,437.18 and 9,910.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.44, 23,437.18 and 9,910.32 is: 13,676.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.44 : 23,437.18 = 9,910.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.44/23,437.18 = 9,910.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.44x = 23,437.18 × 9,910.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.44x = 232,269,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,269,953.70/16,983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.26

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