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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.45, 23,458.12 and 9,445.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.45, 23,458.12 and 9,445.21 is: 13,033.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.45 : 23,458.12 = 9,445.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.45/23,458.12 = 9,445.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.45x = 23,458.12 × 9,445.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.45x = 221,566,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,566,869.61/16,999.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.77

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