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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.32, 23,452.78 and 9,442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.32, 23,452.78 and 9,442.18 is: 13,029.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.32 : 23,452.78 = 9,442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.32/23,452.78 = 9,442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.32x = 23,452.78 × 9,442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.32x = 221,445,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,445,370.26/16,995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.79

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