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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.68, 23,457.09 and 9,444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.68, 23,457.09 and 9,444.87 is: 13,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.68 : 23,457.09 = 9,444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.68/23,457.09 = 9,444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.68x = 23,457.09 × 9,444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.68x = 221,549,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,549,118.40/16,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.32

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