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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.03, 23,457.26 and 9,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.03, 23,457.26 and 9,445.06 is: 13,034.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.03 : 23,457.26 = 9,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.03/23,457.26 = 9,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.03x = 23,457.26 × 9,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.03x = 221,555,281.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,555,281.07/16,998.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.17

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