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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.07, 23,451.06 and 9,440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.07, 23,451.06 and 9,440.93 is: 13,028.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.07 : 23,451.06 = 9,440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.07/23,451.06 = 9,440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.07x = 23,451.06 × 9,440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.07x = 221,399,815.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,399,815.89/16,994.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.06

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