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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.14, 23,453.48 and 9,441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.14, 23,453.48 and 9,441.94 is: 13,029.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.14 : 23,453.48 = 9,441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.14/23,453.48 = 9,441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.14x = 23,453.48 × 9,441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.14x = 221,446,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,446,350.95/16,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.98

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