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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.40, 23,006.85 and 10,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.40, 23,006.85 and 10,708.52 is: 14,779.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.40 : 23,006.85 = 10,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.40/23,006.85 = 10,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.40x = 23,006.85 × 10,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.40x = 246,369,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,369,313.36/16,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,779.73

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