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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.74, 23,452.09 and 9,441.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.74, 23,452.09 and 9,441.55 is: 13,028.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.74 : 23,452.09 = 9,441.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.74/23,452.09 = 9,441.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.74x = 23,452.09 × 9,441.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.74x = 221,423,915.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,423,915.87/16,994.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.97

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