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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.47, 23,457.73 and 9,444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.47, 23,457.73 and 9,444.81 is: 13,033.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.47 : 23,457.73 = 9,444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.47/23,457.73 = 9,444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.47x = 23,457.73 × 9,444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.47x = 221,553,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,553,802.88/16,998.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.75

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