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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.56, 23,457.28 and 9,444.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.56, 23,457.28 and 9,444.45 is: 13,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.56 : 23,457.28 = 9,444.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.56/23,457.28 = 9,444.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.56x = 23,457.28 × 9,444.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.56x = 221,541,108.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,541,108.10/16,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.70

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