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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.60, 23,456.88 and 9,444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.60, 23,456.88 and 9,444.54 is: 13,032.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.60 : 23,456.88 = 9,444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.60/23,456.88 = 9,444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.60x = 23,456.88 × 9,444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.60x = 221,539,441.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,539,441.44/16,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.81

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