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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.22, 23,453.25 and 9,441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.22, 23,453.25 and 9,441.56 is: 13,029.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.22 : 23,453.25 = 9,441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.22/23,453.25 = 9,441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.22x = 23,453.25 × 9,441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.22x = 221,435,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,435,290.30/16,995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.27

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