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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.22, 23,450.30 and 9,924.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.22, 23,450.30 and 9,924.74 is: 13,695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.22 : 23,450.30 = 9,924.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.22/23,450.30 = 9,924.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.22x = 23,450.30 × 9,924.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.22x = 232,737,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,737,963.55/16,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.12

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