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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.46, 23,453.14 and 9,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.46, 23,453.14 and 9,440.80 is: 13,028.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.46 : 23,453.14 = 9,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.46/23,453.14 = 9,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.46x = 23,453.14 × 9,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.46x = 221,416,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,416,404.11/16,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.74

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