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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.46, 23,461.23 and 10,862.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.46, 23,461.23 and 10,862.23 is: 14,992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.46 : 23,461.23 = 10,862.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.46/23,461.23 = 10,862.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.46x = 23,461.23 × 10,862.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.46x = 254,841,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,841,276.34/16,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,992.02

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