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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.71, 23,458.48 and 9,445.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.71, 23,458.48 and 9,445.73 is: 13,035.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.71 : 23,458.48 = 9,445.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.71/23,458.48 = 9,445.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.71x = 23,458.48 × 9,445.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.71x = 221,582,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,582,327.38/16,998.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.25

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