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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.54, 23,456.72 and 9,445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.54, 23,456.72 and 9,445.14 is: 13,032.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.54 : 23,456.72 = 9,445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.54/23,456.72 = 9,445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.54x = 23,456.72 × 9,445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.54x = 221,552,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,552,027.95/16,999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.83

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