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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.95, 23,453.84 and 9,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.95, 23,453.84 and 9,441.30 is: 13,029.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.95 : 23,453.84 = 9,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.95/23,453.84 = 9,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.95x = 23,453.84 × 9,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.95x = 221,434,739.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,434,739.59/16,994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.44

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