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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.90, 23,440.42 and 9,432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.90, 23,440.42 and 9,432.26 is: 13,016.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.90 : 23,440.42 = 9,432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.90/23,440.42 = 9,432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.90x = 23,440.42 × 9,432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.90x = 221,096,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,096,135.95/16,985.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.45

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