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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.48, 23,052.21 and 9,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.48, 23,052.21 and 9,623.52 is: 13,285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.48 : 23,052.21 = 9,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.48/23,052.21 = 9,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.48x = 23,052.21 × 9,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.48x = 221,843,403.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,843,403.98/16,698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.25

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