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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.08, 23,463.68 and 9,926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.08, 23,463.68 and 9,926.72 is: 13,702.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.08 : 23,463.68 = 9,926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.08/23,463.68 = 9,926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.08x = 23,463.68 × 9,926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.08x = 232,917,381.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,917,381.53/16,998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,702.57

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