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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.25, 23,458.41 and 9,445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.25, 23,458.41 and 9,445.37 is: 13,034.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.25 : 23,458.41 = 9,445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.25/23,458.41 = 9,445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.25x = 23,458.41 × 9,445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.25x = 221,573,244.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,573,244.77/16,999.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.30

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