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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.06, 23,456.94 and 9,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.06, 23,456.94 and 9,444 is: 13,034.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.06 : 23,456.94 = 9,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.06/23,456.94 = 9,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.06x = 23,456.94 × 9,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.06x = 221,527,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,527,341.36/16,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.81

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