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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.92, 23,044.46 and 9,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.92, 23,044.46 and 9,625.28 is: 13,282.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.92 : 23,044.46 = 9,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.92/23,044.46 = 9,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.92x = 23,044.46 × 9,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.92x = 221,809,379.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,809,379.95/16,698.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.86

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