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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.52, 23,457.63 and 9,444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.52, 23,457.63 and 9,444.82 is: 13,033.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.52 : 23,457.63 = 9,444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.52/23,457.63 = 9,444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.52x = 23,457.63 × 9,444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.52x = 221,553,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,553,092.98/16,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.67

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