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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.97, 23,322.40 and 10,613.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.97, 23,322.40 and 10,613.13 is: 14,644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.97 : 23,322.40 = 10,613.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.97/23,322.40 = 10,613.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.97x = 23,322.40 × 10,613.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.97x = 247,523,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,523,663.11/16,901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,644.66

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