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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.02, 23,454 and 9,544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.02, 23,454 and 9,544.02 is: 13,170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.02 : 23,454 = 9,544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.02/23,454 = 9,544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.02x = 23,454 × 9,544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.02x = 223,845,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,845,445.08/16,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.46

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