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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,990.90, 23,446.81 and 9,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,990.90, 23,446.81 and 9,437.72 is: 13,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,990.90 : 23,446.81 = 9,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,990.90/23,446.81 = 9,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,990.90x = 23,446.81 × 9,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,990.90x = 221,284,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,284,427.67/16,990.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.70

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