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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.41, 23,457.36 and 9,444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.41, 23,457.36 and 9,444.75 is: 13,033.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.41 : 23,457.36 = 9,444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.41/23,457.36 = 9,444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.41x = 23,457.36 × 9,444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.41x = 221,548,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,548,853.64/16,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.51

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