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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,989.98, 23,446.68 and 10,276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,989.98, 23,446.68 and 10,276.84 is: 14,182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,989.98 : 23,446.68 = 10,276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,989.98/23,446.68 = 10,276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,989.98x = 23,446.68 × 10,276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,989.98x = 240,957,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,957,661.66/16,989.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,182.34

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