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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.07, 23,458.50 and 9,342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.07, 23,458.50 and 9,342.45 is: 12,892.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.07 : 23,458.50 = 9,342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.07/23,458.50 = 9,342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.07x = 23,458.50 × 9,342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.07x = 219,159,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,159,863.33/16,999.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,892.47

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