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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.50, 23,459.38 and 9,547.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.50, 23,459.38 and 9,547.94 is: 13,176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.50 : 23,459.38 = 9,547.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.50/23,459.38 = 9,547.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.50x = 23,459.38 × 9,547.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.50x = 223,988,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,988,752.68/16,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.97

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