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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.23, 23,453.42 and 9,441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.23, 23,453.42 and 9,441.63 is: 13,028.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.23 : 23,453.42 = 9,441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.23/23,453.42 = 9,441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.23x = 23,453.42 × 9,441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.23x = 221,438,466.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,438,466.67/16,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.68

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