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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,986.67, 23,441.85 and 9,433.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,986.67, 23,441.85 and 9,433.47 is: 13,018.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,986.67 : 23,441.85 = 9,433.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,986.67/23,441.85 = 9,433.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,986.67x = 23,441.85 × 9,433.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,986.67x = 221,137,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,137,988.72/16,986.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,018.32

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