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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.08, 23,450.61 and 9,440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.08, 23,450.61 and 9,440.24 is: 13,027.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.08 : 23,450.61 = 9,440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.08/23,450.61 = 9,440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.08x = 23,450.61 × 9,440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.08x = 221,379,386.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,379,386.55/16,993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.62

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