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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.23, 23,454.79 and 9,442.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.23, 23,454.79 and 9,442.63 is: 13,030.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.23 : 23,454.79 = 9,442.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.23/23,454.79 = 9,442.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.23x = 23,454.79 × 9,442.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.23x = 221,474,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,474,903.70/16,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.06

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