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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.58, 23,209.30 and 10,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.58, 23,209.30 and 10,098.84 is: 13,942.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.58 : 23,209.30 = 10,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.58/23,209.30 = 10,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.58x = 23,209.30 × 10,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.58x = 234,387,106.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,387,106.87/16,811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.00

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