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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.21, 23,450.31 and 9,924.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.21, 23,450.31 and 9,924.75 is: 13,695.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.21 : 23,450.31 = 9,924.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.21/23,450.31 = 9,924.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.21x = 23,450.31 × 9,924.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.21x = 232,738,464.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,738,464.17/16,994.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.17

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