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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.99, 23,451.42 and 9,440.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.99, 23,451.42 and 9,440.29 is: 13,027.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.99 : 23,451.42 = 9,440.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.99/23,451.42 = 9,440.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.99x = 23,451.42 × 9,440.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.99x = 221,388,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,388,205.71/16,993.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.44

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