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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.34, 23,451.12 and 9,440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.34, 23,451.12 and 9,440.36 is: 13,027.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.34 : 23,451.12 = 9,440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.34/23,451.12 = 9,440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.34x = 23,451.12 × 9,440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.34x = 221,387,117.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,387,117.80/16,993.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.87

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