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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.57, 23,453.20 and 9,442.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.57, 23,453.20 and 9,442.36 is: 13,030.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.57 : 23,453.20 = 9,442.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.57/23,453.20 = 9,442.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.57x = 23,453.20 × 9,442.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.57x = 221,453,557.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,453,557.55/16,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.08

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