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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.62, 23,459.40 and 9,447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.62, 23,459.40 and 9,447.18 is: 13,037.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.62 : 23,459.40 = 9,447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.62/23,459.40 = 9,447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.62x = 23,459.40 × 9,447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.62x = 221,625,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,625,174.49/16,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,037.07

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