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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.56, 23,453.14 and 9,441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.56, 23,453.14 and 9,441.45 is: 13,029.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.56 : 23,453.14 = 9,441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.56/23,453.14 = 9,441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.56x = 23,453.14 × 9,441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.56x = 221,431,648.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,431,648.65/16,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.56

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