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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.17, 23,457.08 and 9,444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.17, 23,457.08 and 9,444.09 is: 13,034.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.17 : 23,457.08 = 9,444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.17/23,457.08 = 9,444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.17x = 23,457.08 × 9,444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.17x = 221,530,727.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,530,727.44/16,995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.93

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