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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.24, 23,452.10 and 9,440.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.24, 23,452.10 and 9,440.38 is: 13,027.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.24 : 23,452.10 = 9,440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.24/23,452.10 = 9,440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.24x = 23,452.10 × 9,440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.24x = 221,396,753.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,396,753.31/16,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.75

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