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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.62, 23,037.22 and 10,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.62, 23,037.22 and 10,406 is: 14,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.62 : 23,037.22 = 10,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.62/23,037.22 = 10,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.62x = 23,037.22 × 10,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.62x = 239,725,311.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,725,311.32/16,693.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,360.30

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