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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.44, 23,457.50 and 9,444.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.44, 23,457.50 and 9,444.33 is: 13,032.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.44 : 23,457.50 = 9,444.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.44/23,457.50 = 9,444.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.44x = 23,457.50 × 9,444.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.44x = 221,540,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,540,323.75/16,998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.98

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