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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.36, 23,056.83 and 10,335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.36, 23,056.83 and 10,335.98 is: 14,264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.36 : 23,056.83 = 10,335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.36/23,056.83 = 10,335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.36x = 23,056.83 × 10,335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.36x = 238,314,818.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,314,818.46/16,706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.92

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