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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.34, 23,459.04 and 9,547.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.34, 23,459.04 and 9,547.34 is: 13,175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.34 : 23,459.04 = 9,547.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.34/23,459.04 = 9,547.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.34x = 23,459.04 × 9,547.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.34x = 223,971,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,971,313.66/16,999.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.30

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