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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.57, 23,046.15 and 9,625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.57, 23,046.15 and 9,625.04 is: 13,283.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.57 : 23,046.15 = 9,625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.57/23,046.15 = 9,625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.57x = 23,046.15 × 9,625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.57x = 221,820,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,820,122.88/16,698.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.78

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