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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.41, 23,452.55 and 9,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.41, 23,452.55 and 9,441.24 is: 13,029.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.41 : 23,452.55 = 9,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.41/23,452.55 = 9,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.41x = 23,452.55 × 9,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.41x = 221,421,153.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,421,153.16/16,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.06

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