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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.81, 23,452.07 and 9,441.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.81, 23,452.07 and 9,441.65 is: 13,029.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.81 : 23,452.07 = 9,441.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.81/23,452.07 = 9,441.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.81x = 23,452.07 × 9,441.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.81x = 221,426,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,426,248.14/16,994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.05

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