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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.22, 23,457.38 and 9,444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.22, 23,457.38 and 9,444.56 is: 13,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.22 : 23,457.38 = 9,444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.22/23,457.38 = 9,444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.22x = 23,457.38 × 9,444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.22x = 221,544,632.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,544,632.85/16,998.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.40

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