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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.60, 23,438.84 and 9,431.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.60, 23,438.84 and 9,431.38 is: 13,016.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.60 : 23,438.84 = 9,431.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.60/23,438.84 = 9,431.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.60x = 23,438.84 × 9,431.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.60x = 221,060,606.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,060,606.80/16,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.12

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