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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.08, 23,457.60 and 9,546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.08, 23,457.60 and 9,546.24 is: 13,173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.08 : 23,457.60 = 9,546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.08/23,457.60 = 9,546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.08x = 23,457.60 × 9,546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.08x = 223,931,879.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,931,879.42/16,998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,173.95

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