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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.56, 23,006.94 and 10,701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.56, 23,006.94 and 10,701.76 is: 14,761.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.56 : 23,006.94 = 10,701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.56/23,006.94 = 10,701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.56x = 23,006.94 × 10,701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.56x = 246,214,750.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,214,750.21/16,679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,761.47

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