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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.44, 23,455.16 and 9,924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.44, 23,455.16 and 9,924.12 is: 13,696.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.44 : 23,455.16 = 9,924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.44/23,455.16 = 9,924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.44x = 23,455.16 × 9,924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.44x = 232,771,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,771,822.46/16,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,696.13

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