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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.82, 23,459.45 and 9,446.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.82, 23,459.45 and 9,446.02 is: 13,035.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.82 : 23,459.45 = 9,446.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.82/23,459.45 = 9,446.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.82x = 23,459.45 × 9,446.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.82x = 221,598,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,598,354.58/16,999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.33

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