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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.98, 23,455.04 and 9,443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.98, 23,455.04 and 9,443.80 is: 13,032.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.98 : 23,455.04 = 9,443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.98/23,455.04 = 9,443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.98x = 23,455.04 × 9,443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.98x = 221,504,706.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,504,706.75/16,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.00

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