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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.27, 23,454.19 and 9,441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.27, 23,454.19 and 9,441.56 is: 13,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.27 : 23,454.19 = 9,441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.27/23,454.19 = 9,441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.27x = 23,454.19 × 9,441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.27x = 221,444,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,444,142.14/16,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.75

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