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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.05, 23,450.40 and 9,440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.05, 23,450.40 and 9,440.10 is: 13,027.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.05 : 23,450.40 = 9,440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.05/23,450.40 = 9,440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.05x = 23,450.40 × 9,440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.05x = 221,374,121.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,374,121.04/16,993.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.33

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