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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.04, 23,454.50 and 9,442.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.04, 23,454.50 and 9,442.34 is: 13,030.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.04 : 23,454.50 = 9,442.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.04/23,454.50 = 9,442.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.04x = 23,454.50 × 9,442.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.04x = 221,465,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,465,199.05/16,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.40

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