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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.91, 23,456.73 and 9,443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.91, 23,456.73 and 9,443.84 is: 13,034.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.91 : 23,456.73 = 9,443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.91/23,456.73 = 9,443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.91x = 23,456.73 × 9,443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.91x = 221,521,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,521,605.04/16,994.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.59

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