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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.46, 23,462.61 and 10,863.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.46, 23,462.61 and 10,863.23 is: 14,993.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.46 : 23,462.61 = 10,863.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.46/23,462.61 = 10,863.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.46x = 23,462.61 × 10,863.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.46x = 254,879,728.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,879,728.83/16,999.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,993.40

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