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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.29, 23,457.26 and 9,444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.29, 23,457.26 and 9,444.18 is: 13,032.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.29 : 23,457.26 = 9,444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.29/23,457.26 = 9,444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.29x = 23,457.26 × 9,444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.29x = 221,534,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,534,585.75/16,998.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.76

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