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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.99, 23,452.75 and 9,440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.99, 23,452.75 and 9,440.98 is: 13,028.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.99 : 23,452.75 = 9,440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.99/23,452.75 = 9,440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.99x = 23,452.75 × 9,440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.99x = 221,416,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,416,943.70/16,994.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.37

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