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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.83, 23,454.36 and 9,442.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.83, 23,454.36 and 9,442.17 is: 13,030.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.83 : 23,454.36 = 9,442.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.83/23,454.36 = 9,442.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.83x = 23,454.36 × 9,442.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.83x = 221,460,054.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,460,054.36/16,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.26

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