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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,990.43, 23,446.15 and 9,437.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,990.43, 23,446.15 and 9,437.25 is: 13,023.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,990.43 : 23,446.15 = 9,437.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,990.43/23,446.15 = 9,437.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,990.43x = 23,446.15 × 9,437.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,990.43x = 221,267,111.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,267,111.53/16,990.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.04

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