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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.22, 23,454.63 and 9,442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.22, 23,454.63 and 9,442.56 is: 13,030.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.22 : 23,454.63 = 9,442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.22/23,454.63 = 9,442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.22x = 23,454.63 × 9,442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.22x = 221,471,751.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,471,751.05/16,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.65

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