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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.44, 23,457.84 and 9,829.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.44, 23,457.84 and 9,829.81 is: 13,564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.44 : 23,457.84 = 9,829.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.44/23,457.84 = 9,829.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.44x = 23,457.84 × 9,829.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.44x = 230,586,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,586,110.21/16,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.34

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