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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.64, 23,451.40 and 9,543.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.64, 23,451.40 and 9,543.76 is: 13,169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.64 : 23,451.40 = 9,543.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.64/23,451.40 = 9,543.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.64x = 23,451.40 × 9,543.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.64x = 223,814,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,814,533.26/16,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,169.71

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