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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.52, 23,454.87 and 9,442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.52, 23,454.87 and 9,442.82 is: 13,030.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.52 : 23,454.87 = 9,442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.52/23,454.87 = 9,442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.52x = 23,454.87 × 9,442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.52x = 221,480,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,480,115.53/16,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.91

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