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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,885.48, 23,299.50 and 10,599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,885.48, 23,299.50 and 10,599.88 is: 14,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,885.48 : 23,299.50 = 10,599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,885.48/23,299.50 = 10,599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,885.48x = 23,299.50 × 10,599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,885.48x = 246,971,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,971,904.06/16,885.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,626.29

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