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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.88, 23,450.24 and 9,822.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.88, 23,450.24 and 9,822.13 is: 13,552.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.88 : 23,450.24 = 9,822.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.88/23,450.24 = 9,822.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.88x = 23,450.24 × 9,822.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.88x = 230,331,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,331,271.74/16,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.98

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