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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.65, 23,451.80 and 9,441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.65, 23,451.80 and 9,441.47 is: 13,028.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.65 : 23,451.80 = 9,441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.65/23,451.80 = 9,441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.65x = 23,451.80 × 9,441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.65x = 221,419,466.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,419,466.15/16,994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.77

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