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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.41, 23,458.73 and 9,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.41, 23,458.73 and 9,445.75 is: 13,034.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.41 : 23,458.73 = 9,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.41/23,458.73 = 9,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.41x = 23,458.73 × 9,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.41x = 221,585,298.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,585,298.90/16,999.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.88

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