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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.94, 23,458.18 and 9,444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.94, 23,458.18 and 9,444.83 is: 13,033.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.94 : 23,458.18 = 9,444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.94/23,458.18 = 9,444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.94x = 23,458.18 × 9,444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.94x = 221,558,522.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,558,522.21/16,998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.67

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