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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.77, 23,460.39 and 9,446.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.77, 23,460.39 and 9,446.07 is: 13,035.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.77 : 23,460.39 = 9,446.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.77/23,460.39 = 9,446.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.77x = 23,460.39 × 9,446.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.77x = 221,608,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,608,486.17/16,999.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.97

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