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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.16, 23,453 and 9,441.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.16, 23,453 and 9,441.41 is: 13,028.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.16 : 23,453 = 9,441.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.16/23,453 = 9,441.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.16x = 23,453 × 9,441.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.16x = 221,429,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,429,388.73/16,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.97

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