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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.23, 23,045.68 and 9,624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.23, 23,045.68 and 9,624.70 is: 13,283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.23 : 23,045.68 = 9,624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.23/23,045.68 = 9,624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.23x = 23,045.68 × 9,624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.23x = 221,807,641.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,807,641.07/16,698.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.31

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