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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,986.87, 23,441.09 and 9,433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,986.87, 23,441.09 and 9,433.68 is: 13,018.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,986.87 : 23,441.09 = 9,433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,986.87/23,441.09 = 9,433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,986.87x = 23,441.09 × 9,433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,986.87x = 221,135,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,135,694.74/16,986.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,018.04

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