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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.97, 23,440.28 and 9,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.97, 23,440.28 and 9,432.14 is: 13,016.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.97 : 23,440.28 = 9,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.97/23,440.28 = 9,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.97x = 23,440.28 × 9,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.97x = 221,091,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,091,838.24/16,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.14

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