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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,991.43, 23,447.53 and 9,438.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,991.43, 23,447.53 and 9,438.25 is: 13,024.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,991.43 : 23,447.53 = 9,438.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,991.43/23,447.53 = 9,438.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,991.43x = 23,447.53 × 9,438.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,991.43x = 221,303,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,303,650.02/16,991.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,024.43

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