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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.91, 23,455.35 and 9,442.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.91, 23,455.35 and 9,442.84 is: 13,033.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.91 : 23,455.35 = 9,442.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.91/23,455.35 = 9,442.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.91x = 23,455.35 × 9,442.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.91x = 221,485,117.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,485,117.19/16,993.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.21

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