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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.07, 23,457.18 and 9,445.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.07, 23,457.18 and 9,445.85 is: 13,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.07 : 23,457.18 = 9,445.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.07/23,457.18 = 9,445.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.07x = 23,457.18 × 9,445.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.07x = 221,573,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,573,003.70/16,997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.95

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