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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.28, 23,457.47 and 9,444.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.28, 23,457.47 and 9,444.63 is: 13,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.28 : 23,457.47 = 9,444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.28/23,457.47 = 9,444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.28x = 23,457.47 × 9,444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.28x = 221,547,124.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,547,124.89/16,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.50

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