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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.73, 23,456.86 and 9,444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.73, 23,456.86 and 9,444.13 is: 13,032.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.73 : 23,456.86 = 9,444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.73/23,456.86 = 9,444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.73x = 23,456.86 × 9,444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.73x = 221,529,635.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,529,635.23/16,998.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.13

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