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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.66, 23,457.74 and 9,444.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.66, 23,457.74 and 9,444.53 is: 13,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.66 : 23,457.74 = 9,444.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.66/23,457.74 = 9,444.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.66x = 23,457.74 × 9,444.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.66x = 221,547,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,547,340.58/16,998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.22

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