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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.58, 23,452.19 and 9,440.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.58, 23,452.19 and 9,440.57 is: 13,027.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.58 : 23,452.19 = 9,440.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.58/23,452.19 = 9,440.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.58x = 23,452.19 × 9,440.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.58x = 221,402,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,402,041.35/16,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.80

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