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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,517.43, 22,794.03 and 9,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,517.43, 22,794.03 and 9,444 is: 13,032.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,517.43 : 22,794.03 = 9,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,517.43/22,794.03 = 9,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,517.43x = 22,794.03 × 9,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,517.43x = 215,266,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,266,819.32/16,517.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.71

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