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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.20, 23,458.13 and 9,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.20, 23,458.13 and 9,446.06 is: 13,035.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.20 : 23,458.13 = 9,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.20/23,458.13 = 9,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.20x = 23,458.13 × 9,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.20x = 221,586,903.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,586,903.47/16,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.14

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