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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,990.26, 23,446.70 and 9,436.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,990.26, 23,446.70 and 9,436.73 is: 13,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,990.26 : 23,446.70 = 9,436.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,990.26/23,446.70 = 9,436.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,990.26x = 23,446.70 × 9,436.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,990.26x = 221,260,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,260,083.65/16,990.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.76

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