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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.65, 23,450.42 and 9,440.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.65, 23,450.42 and 9,440.47 is: 13,027.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.65 : 23,450.42 = 9,440.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.65/23,450.42 = 9,440.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.65x = 23,450.42 × 9,440.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.65x = 221,382,951.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,382,951.47/16,993.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.39

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