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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,680.56, 23,008.32 and 10,702.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,680.56, 23,008.32 and 10,702.76 is: 14,762.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680.56 : 23,008.32 = 10,702.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680.56/23,008.32 = 10,702.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680.56x = 23,008.32 × 10,702.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680.56x = 246,252,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,252,526.96/16,680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,762.85

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