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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.93, 23,460.75 and 10,284.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.93, 23,460.75 and 10,284.84 is: 14,194.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.93 : 23,460.75 = 10,284.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.93/23,460.75 = 10,284.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.93x = 23,460.75 × 10,284.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.93x = 241,290,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,290,060.03/16,998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,194.43

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