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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.65, 23,036.46 and 10,958.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.65, 23,036.46 and 10,958.29 is: 15,118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.65 : 23,036.46 = 10,958.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.65/23,036.46 = 10,958.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.65x = 23,036.46 × 10,958.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.65x = 252,440,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,440,209.25/16,697.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.31

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