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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.95, 23,452.27 and 9,441.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.95, 23,452.27 and 9,441.77 is: 13,029.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.95 : 23,452.27 = 9,441.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.95/23,452.27 = 9,441.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.95x = 23,452.27 × 9,441.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.95x = 221,430,798.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,430,798.45/16,994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.21

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