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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.58, 23,450.37 and 9,440.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.58, 23,450.37 and 9,440.43 is: 13,027.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.58 : 23,450.37 = 9,440.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.58/23,450.37 = 9,440.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.58x = 23,450.37 × 9,440.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.58x = 221,381,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,381,576.46/16,993.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.37

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