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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,868.96, 23,274.62 and 10,898.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,868.96, 23,274.62 and 10,898.46 is: 15,036.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,868.96 : 23,274.62 = 10,898.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,868.96/23,274.62 = 10,898.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,868.96x = 23,274.62 × 10,898.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,868.96x = 253,657,515.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,657,515.09/16,868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,036.94

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