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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.44, 23,454.36 and 9,443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.44, 23,454.36 and 9,443.28 is: 13,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.44 : 23,454.36 = 9,443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.44/23,454.36 = 9,443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.44x = 23,454.36 × 9,443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.44x = 221,486,088.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,486,088.70/16,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.32

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