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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.16, 23,450.24 and 9,439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.16, 23,450.24 and 9,439.41 is: 13,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.16 : 23,450.24 = 9,439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.16/23,450.24 = 9,439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.16x = 23,450.24 × 9,439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.16x = 221,356,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,356,541.50/16,993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.22

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