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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.88, 23,437.98 and 9,532.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.88, 23,437.98 and 9,532.44 is: 13,153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.88 : 23,437.98 = 9,532.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.88/23,437.98 = 9,532.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.88x = 23,437.98 × 9,532.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.88x = 223,421,138.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,421,138.07/16,985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,153.34

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