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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.34, 23,452.50 and 9,441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.34, 23,452.50 and 9,441.36 is: 13,029.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.34 : 23,452.50 = 9,441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.34/23,452.50 = 9,441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.34x = 23,452.50 × 9,441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.34x = 221,423,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,423,495.40/16,994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.25

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