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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.88, 23,264.10 and 10,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.88, 23,264.10 and 10,569.96 is: 14,584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.88 : 23,264.10 = 10,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.88/23,264.10 = 10,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.88x = 23,264.10 × 10,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.88x = 245,900,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,900,606.44/16,859.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,584.96

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