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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.17, 23,454.69 and 9,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.17, 23,454.69 and 9,443.20 is: 13,031.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.17 : 23,454.69 = 9,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.17/23,454.69 = 9,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.17x = 23,454.69 × 9,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.17x = 221,487,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,487,211.33/16,996.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.60

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