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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.54, 23,457.94 and 9,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.54, 23,457.94 and 9,444.84 is: 13,033.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.54 : 23,457.94 = 9,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.54/23,457.94 = 9,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.54x = 23,457.94 × 9,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.54x = 221,556,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,556,490.03/16,998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.85

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