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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.16, 23,439.60 and 9,431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.16, 23,439.60 and 9,431.64 is: 13,015.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.16 : 23,439.60 = 9,431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.16/23,439.60 = 9,431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.16x = 23,439.60 × 9,431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.16x = 221,073,868.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,073,868.94/16,985.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,015.71

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