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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.96, 23,457.96 and 9,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.96, 23,457.96 and 9,445.20 is: 13,034.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.96 : 23,457.96 = 9,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.96/23,457.96 = 9,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.96x = 23,457.96 × 9,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.96x = 221,565,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,565,123.79/16,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.04

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