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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.12, 23,457.33 and 9,445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.12, 23,457.33 and 9,445.68 is: 13,035.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.12 : 23,457.33 = 9,445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.12/23,457.33 = 9,445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.12x = 23,457.33 × 9,445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.12x = 221,570,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,570,432.83/16,998.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.00

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