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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.06, 23,465.85 and 10,628.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.06, 23,465.85 and 10,628.19 is: 14,672.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.06 : 23,465.85 = 10,628.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.06/23,465.85 = 10,628.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.06x = 23,465.85 × 10,628.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.06x = 249,399,512.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,399,512.31/16,998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,672.23

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