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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.48, 23,458.68 and 9,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.48, 23,458.68 and 9,444.80 is: 13,034.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.48 : 23,458.68 = 9,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.48/23,458.68 = 9,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.48x = 23,458.68 × 9,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.48x = 221,562,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,562,540.86/16,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.26

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