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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.98, 23,052.90 and 9,624.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.98, 23,052.90 and 9,624.02 is: 13,285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.98 : 23,052.90 = 9,624.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.98/23,052.90 = 9,624.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.98x = 23,052.90 × 9,624.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.98x = 221,861,570.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,861,570.66/16,698.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.94

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