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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.77, 23,452.12 and 9,440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.77, 23,452.12 and 9,440.06 is: 13,027.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.77 : 23,452.12 = 9,440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.77/23,452.12 = 9,440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.77x = 23,452.12 × 9,440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.77x = 221,389,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,389,393.28/16,993.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.68

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