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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.24, 23,050.08 and 9,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.24, 23,050.08 and 9,630.72 is: 13,294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.24 : 23,050.08 = 9,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.24/23,050.08 = 9,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.24x = 23,050.08 × 9,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.24x = 221,988,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,988,866.46/16,698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.15

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