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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.59, 23,457.60 and 9,444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.59, 23,457.60 and 9,444.74 is: 13,033.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.59 : 23,457.60 = 9,444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.59/23,457.60 = 9,444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.59x = 23,457.60 × 9,444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.59x = 221,550,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,550,815.74/16,998.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.48

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