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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.43, 23,451.97 and 9,440.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.43, 23,451.97 and 9,440.41 is: 13,027.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.43 : 23,451.97 = 9,440.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.43/23,451.97 = 9,440.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.43x = 23,451.97 × 9,440.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.43x = 221,396,212.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,396,212.11/16,994.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.58

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