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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.94, 23,455.42 and 9,442.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.94, 23,455.42 and 9,442.83 is: 13,030.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.94 : 23,455.42 = 9,442.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.94/23,455.42 = 9,442.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.94x = 23,455.42 × 9,442.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.94x = 221,485,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,485,529.17/16,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.91

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