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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,986.98, 23,442.09 and 9,433.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,986.98, 23,442.09 and 9,433.33 is: 13,018.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,986.98 : 23,442.09 = 9,433.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,986.98/23,442.09 = 9,433.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,986.98x = 23,442.09 × 9,433.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,986.98x = 221,136,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,136,912.25/16,986.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,018.02

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