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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.25, 23,453.51 and 9,543.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.25, 23,453.51 and 9,543.69 is: 13,171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.25 : 23,453.51 = 9,543.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.25/23,453.51 = 9,543.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.25x = 23,453.51 × 9,543.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.25x = 223,832,981.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,832,981.13/16,994.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.10

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