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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.86, 23,454.26 and 9,442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.86, 23,454.26 and 9,442.88 is: 13,031.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.86 : 23,454.26 = 9,442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.86/23,454.26 = 9,442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.86x = 23,454.26 × 9,442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.86x = 221,475,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,475,809.50/16,995.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.17

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