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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.58, 23,457.27 and 9,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.58, 23,457.27 and 9,445.44 is: 13,034.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.58 : 23,457.27 = 9,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.58/23,457.27 = 9,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.58x = 23,457.27 × 9,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.58x = 221,564,119.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,564,119.06/16,998.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.28

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