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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,989.54, 23,447.04 and 9,918.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,989.54, 23,447.04 and 9,918.24 is: 13,688.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,989.54 : 23,447.04 = 9,918.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,989.54/23,447.04 = 9,918.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,989.54x = 23,447.04 × 9,918.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,989.54x = 232,553,370.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,553,370.01/16,989.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.03

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