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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,930.62, 23,366.84 and 10,558.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,930.62, 23,366.84 and 10,558.25 is: 14,572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,930.62 : 23,366.84 = 10,558.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,930.62/23,366.84 = 10,558.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,930.62x = 23,366.84 × 10,558.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,930.62x = 246,712,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,712,938.43/16,930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,572.00

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