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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.65, 23,347.46 and 10,198.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.65, 23,347.46 and 10,198.98 is: 14,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.65 : 23,347.46 = 10,198.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.65/23,347.46 = 10,198.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.65x = 23,347.46 × 10,198.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.65x = 238,120,109.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,120,109.86/16,911.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,080.25

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