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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.24, 23,452.78 and 9,442.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.24, 23,452.78 and 9,442.05 is: 13,029.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.24 : 23,452.78 = 9,442.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.24/23,452.78 = 9,442.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.24x = 23,452.78 × 9,442.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.24x = 221,442,156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,442,156.92/16,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.66

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