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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.74, 23,454.26 and 9,442.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.74, 23,454.26 and 9,442.68 is: 13,030.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.74 : 23,454.26 = 9,442.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.74/23,454.26 = 9,442.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.74x = 23,454.26 × 9,442.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.74x = 221,470,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,470,972.06/16,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.21

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