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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,991.22, 23,447.59 and 9,437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,991.22, 23,447.59 and 9,437.26 is: 13,023.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,991.22 : 23,447.59 = 9,437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,991.22/23,447.59 = 9,437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,991.22x = 23,447.59 × 9,437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,991.22x = 221,281,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,281,003.20/16,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,023.26

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