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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.60, 23,458.36 and 9,445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.60, 23,458.36 and 9,445.62 is: 13,035.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.60 : 23,458.36 = 9,445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.60/23,458.36 = 9,445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.60x = 23,458.36 × 9,445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.60x = 221,578,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,578,754.38/16,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.12

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