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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.81, 23,466.89 and 10,628.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.81, 23,466.89 and 10,628.94 is: 14,673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.81 : 23,466.89 = 10,628.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.81/23,466.89 = 10,628.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.81x = 23,466.89 × 10,628.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.81x = 249,428,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,428,165.80/16,998.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,673.27

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