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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,881.94, 23,302.65 and 10,596.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,881.94, 23,302.65 and 10,596.34 is: 14,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,881.94 : 23,302.65 = 10,596.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,881.94/23,302.65 = 10,596.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,881.94x = 23,302.65 × 10,596.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,881.94x = 246,922,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,922,802.30/16,881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,626.45

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