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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.96, 23,437.94 and 9,430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.96, 23,437.94 and 9,430.44 is: 13,014.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.96 : 23,437.94 = 9,430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.96/23,437.94 = 9,430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.96x = 23,437.94 × 9,430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.96x = 221,030,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,030,086.89/16,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.05

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