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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.02, 23,452.80 and 9,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.02, 23,452.80 and 9,441.32 is: 13,028.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.02 : 23,452.80 = 9,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.02/23,452.80 = 9,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.02x = 23,452.80 × 9,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.02x = 221,425,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,425,389.70/16,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.84

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