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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,989.48, 23,444.16 and 9,435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,989.48, 23,444.16 and 9,435.12 is: 13,019.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,989.48 : 23,444.16 = 9,435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,989.48/23,444.16 = 9,435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,989.48x = 23,444.16 × 9,435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,989.48x = 221,198,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,198,462.90/16,989.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,019.73

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