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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.57, 23,451.82 and 9,441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.57, 23,451.82 and 9,441.36 is: 13,028.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.57 : 23,451.82 = 9,441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.57/23,451.82 = 9,441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.57x = 23,451.82 × 9,441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.57x = 221,417,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,417,051.67/16,994.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.70

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