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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.40, 23,453.10 and 9,924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.40, 23,453.10 and 9,924.12 is: 13,693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.40 : 23,453.10 = 9,924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.40/23,453.10 = 9,924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.40x = 23,453.10 × 9,924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.40x = 232,751,378.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,751,378.77/16,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,693.35

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