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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.50, 23,450.18 and 9,440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.50, 23,450.18 and 9,440.30 is: 13,027.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.50 : 23,450.18 = 9,440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.50/23,450.18 = 9,440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.50x = 23,450.18 × 9,440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.50x = 221,376,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,376,734.25/16,993.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.14

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