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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.85, 23,452.54 and 9,440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.85, 23,452.54 and 9,440.82 is: 13,028.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.85 : 23,452.54 = 9,440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.85/23,452.54 = 9,440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.85x = 23,452.54 × 9,440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.85x = 221,411,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,411,185.08/16,994.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.14

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