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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.56, 23,460.04 and 9,446.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.56, 23,460.04 and 9,446.45 is: 13,036.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.56 : 23,460.04 = 9,446.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.56/23,460.04 = 9,446.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.56x = 23,460.04 × 9,446.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.56x = 221,614,094.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,614,094.86/16,999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,036.46

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