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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.17, 23,451.93 and 9,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.17, 23,451.93 and 9,441.20 is: 13,028.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.17 : 23,451.93 = 9,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.17/23,451.93 = 9,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.17x = 23,451.93 × 9,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.17x = 221,414,255.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,414,255.25/16,994.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.84

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