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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.46, 23,317.11 and 9,445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.46, 23,317.11 and 9,445.02 is: 13,032.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.46 : 23,317.11 = 9,445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.46/23,317.11 = 9,445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.46x = 23,317.11 × 9,445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.46x = 220,230,570.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,230,570.29/16,898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.58

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