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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.06, 23,458.32 and 9,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.06, 23,458.32 and 9,445 is: 13,036.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.06 : 23,458.32 = 9,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.06/23,458.32 = 9,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.06x = 23,458.32 × 9,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.06x = 221,563,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,563,832.40/16,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,036.19

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