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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.57, 23,454.87 and 9,442.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.57, 23,454.87 and 9,442.49 is: 13,032.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.57 : 23,454.87 = 9,442.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.57/23,454.87 = 9,442.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.57x = 23,454.87 × 9,442.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.57x = 221,472,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,472,451.77/16,993.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.72

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