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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.99, 23,454.18 and 9,442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.99, 23,454.18 and 9,442.29 is: 13,030.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.99 : 23,454.18 = 9,442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.99/23,454.18 = 9,442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.99x = 23,454.18 × 9,442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.99x = 221,461,169.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,461,169.27/16,995.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.20

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