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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.53, 23,455.06 and 9,442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.53, 23,455.06 and 9,442.88 is: 13,031.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.53 : 23,455.06 = 9,442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.53/23,455.06 = 9,442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.53x = 23,455.06 × 9,442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.53x = 221,483,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,483,176.09/16,996.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.08

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