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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.15, 23,449.73 and 9,439.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.15, 23,449.73 and 9,439.97 is: 13,026.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.15 : 23,449.73 = 9,439.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.15/23,449.73 = 9,439.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.15x = 23,449.73 × 9,439.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.15x = 221,364,712.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,364,712.68/16,993.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.70

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